There are 4 ways to get from China to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane PEK - FNJ
5h 15m$63–356Train
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Taiantrain
- Take the train from Tai'an to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
26h 54m$440–511Train via Shanhaiguan
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Anyang Easttrain
- Take the train from Anyang East to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
33h$252–373Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Stationtrain Chongqing North / ...
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
34h 9m$232–348
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $60 - $360 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from China to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Lianglukou and arriving at Pyongyang via Chongqing North, Tai'an, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
The distance between China and Pyongyang is 845 km.
The best way to get from China to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 26h 54m and costs $440 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from China to Pyongyang, including transfers.
China to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
The best way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $550 and takes 26h 54m.
China to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Taian station.
What companies run services between China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air Koryo and Air China fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lianglukou to Pyongyang via S Square of Chongqing N station, Chongqing North, Taian, Tai'an, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 26h 54m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–360
Train from Chongqing North to Taian
- 2nd Class Seat
- $110–120
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–200
- Business Class Seat
- $260–380
Train from Tai'an to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- $130–150
- Business Class Seat
- $190–280
Train from Chongqing North to Anyang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $80–95
- 1st Class Seat
- $130–150
- Business Class Seat
- $200–290
Train from Anyang East to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $52–57
- 1st Class Seat
- $85–95
- Business Class Seat
- $120–180
Train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $110–125
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–210
- Business Class Seat
- $270–390
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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