There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang by plane, bus, or train
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Fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane CNX - FNJ
15h 58m$210–650Bus, train via Shanhaiguan
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Shijiazhuangtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
2d 9h$372–606Fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane CNX - DLC
- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
21h 33m$459–907Fly to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane CNX - SHE
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
18h 41m$483–981Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain
2d 16h$358–675Train
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Shijiazhuangtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
2d 22h$388–628Bus, train via Tianjin
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Shijiazhuangtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Tianjintrain
- Take the train from Tianjin Station to Pyongyangtrain
3d 14h$240–608
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang is to bus and train via Tianjin which costs $240 - $650 and takes 3 days 14h.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 15h 58m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Pyongyang via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Shijiazhuang and Shanhaiguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Pyongyang is 3459 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 15h 58m to get from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Pyongyang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 15h 58m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 22h.
Pyongyang is 2h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 3:36 AM in Chiang Mai and 5:36 AM in Pyongyang.
Chiang Mai to Pyongyang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China, Air Koryo, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Pyongyang via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Shijiazhuang, and Shanhaiguan in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Kunming, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 51m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $40–75
- First Class
- $60–120
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $50–90
- First Class
- $65–140
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $50–90
- First Class
- $65–140
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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