Mokpo to Fukuoka by ferry
Fukuoka lies 394 km (245 mi) east of Mokpo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 394 km (245 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 11 h 56 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Mokpo | Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 268,402 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Mokpo | Port of Hakata |
What changes when you arrive in Fukuoka
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book ferries from Mokpo to Fukuoka
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Staying in Fukuoka
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka. Of the 722 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (481), and 12 are five-star. Across 379 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 435,896 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Fukuoka
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Fukuoka from Mokpo?
394 km (245 mi) in a straight line, east of Mokpo; by road roughly 481 km (299 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mokpo to Fukuoka by ferry?
About 11 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mokpo and Fukuoka?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Fukuoka?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Fukuoka?
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.