What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Pyongyang?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Pyongyang is to bus and train which costs $130 - $290 and takes 3 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Pyongyang?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 12h 18m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Pyongyang?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Pyongyang via Novosibirsk Gl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 days 0h.

How far is it from Almaty to Pyongyang?

The distance between Almaty and Pyongyang is 4079 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Pyongyang without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Pyongyang without a car is to bus and train via Yangquan North which takes 2 days 18h and costs $190 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Pyongyang?

It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Almaty to Pyongyang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Pyongyang train from?

Almaty to Pyongyang train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or fly from Almaty to Pyongyang?

The best way to get from Almaty to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 12h 18m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 8 days 0h.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Pyongyang?

Pyongyang is 4h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 3:18 PM in Almaty and 7:18 PM in Pyongyang.

Where does the Almaty to Pyongyang train arrive?

Almaty to Pyongyang train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Novosibirsk-Glavny station.

Almaty to Pyongyang - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Pyongyang by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane ALA - FNJ
12h 18m
$200–600
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shenyang Northtrain
3. Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyangtrain
3d 15h
$134–289
Bus, train via Yangquan North
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yangquan Northtrain
3. Take the train from Yangquan North to Shijiazhuangtrain
4. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Panjin Northtrain
5. Take the train from Panjin North to Dandongtrain
6. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
2d 18h
$190–329
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
2. Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar
3. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shenyang Northtrain
5. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
6. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
3d 7h
$167–310
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain
2. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Pyongyangtrain
8d

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

2Weekly Planes

9h 25mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almaty to Pyongyang.

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Distance: 4,079.3 km
Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

Air China and Air Astana fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Pyongyang via Novosibirsk Gl in around 8d.

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