There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane CTU - FNJ
8h 45m$161–752Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane MIG - FNJ
17h$159–668Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Shenyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
27h 42m$229–294Train via Qinhuangdao
- Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
34h 38m$231–380Train via Yunlong
- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Xuzhou Stationtrain
- Take the train from Xuzhou East to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
46h 39m$174–255
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang is to train via Yunlong which costs $170 - $260 and takes 46h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Pyongyang via Chengdu East, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 42m.
The distance between Chengdu and Pyongyang is 2242 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 27h 42m and costs $220 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Chengdu to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $300 and takes 27h 42m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Chengdu. It is currently 6:35 AM in Chengdu and 7:35 AM in Pyongyang.
Chengdu to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang North station.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China, Chengdu, and two other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Pyongyang via East station, Chengdu East, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 27h 42m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Train from Chengdu East to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- $260–290
- Business Class Seat
- $380–550
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $7–9
- 1st Class Seat
- $12–14
- Business Class Seat
- $17–25
Train from Chengdu East Station to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- $230–250
- Business Class Seat
- $330–470
Train from Xuzhou East to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–180
- Business Class Seat
- $230–330
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Chengdu Station to Xuzhou Station
- Hard Seat
- $24–35
- Hard sleeper
- $40–60
- Soft sleeper
- $70–95
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