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

The cheapest way to get from Astana to Pyongyang is to train and bus which costs $250 - $380 and takes 4 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Astana to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 15h 10m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Astana and Pyongyang?

No, there is no direct train from Astana to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Astana Nurly Zhol and arriving at Pyongyang via Omsk-Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 days 9h.

How far is it from Astana to Pyongyang?

The distance between Astana and Pyongyang is 4395 km.

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

The best way to get from Astana to Pyongyang without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $430 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Astana to Pyongyang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Astana to Pyongyang train from?

Astana to Pyongyang train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Train or fly from Astana to Pyongyang?

The best way to get from Astana to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 15h 10m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7 days 9h.

What is the time difference between Astana and Pyongyang?

Pyongyang is 4h ahead of Astana. It is currently 5:41 PM in Astana and 9:41 PM in Pyongyang.

Where does the Astana to Pyongyang train arrive?

Astana to Pyongyang train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Omsk-Pass station.

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

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane NQZ - FNJ
15h 10m
$190–550
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yangquan Northtrain
3. Take the train from Yangquan North to Tianjin Westtrain
4. Take the train from Tianjin West Station to Dandongtrain
5. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
3d
$439–558
Bus, train via Pingliang
1. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
2. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
3. Take the bus from Pingliang East to Beijingbus
4. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Pyongyangtrain
4d 4h
$360–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain
2. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shenyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyangtrain
4d 16h
$255–373
Train
1. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Omsk-Passtrain
2. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Pyongyangtrain
7d 9h

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

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16h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,394.7 km
Duration: 15h 10m

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

Air Astana, Air China, and three other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Litsey #9 to Pyongyang via Astana Nurly Zhol, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Omsk-Pass in around 7d 9h.

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