There are 2 ways to get from Beijing to Pyongyang by train
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The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Pyongyang is to train via Dandong which costs $110 - $160 and takes 16h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Pyongyang is to train via Dandong which takes 16h 23m and costs $110 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing and arriving at Pyongyang. Services depart four times a week. The journey takes approximately 24h 48m.
The distance between Beijing and Pyongyang is 1235 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Dandong which takes 16h 23m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 16h 23m to get from Beijing to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Beijing to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Beijing. It is currently 4:58 PM in Beijing and 5:58 PM in Pyongyang.
Beijing to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Tianjin West Station.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a train from Beijing South to Pyongyang via Tianjin West Station and Dandong in around 16h 23m.
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin West Station
- Adult - second class
- $6–9
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $7–9
- 1st Class Seat
- $12–14
- Business Class Seat
- $17–25
Train from Tianjin West Station to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $57–62
- 1st Class Seat
- $90–105
- Business Class Seat
- $130–200
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $8–12
- Adult - 1st Class
- $10–15
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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