There are 3 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 26m$53–336Train
- Take the train from Shapingba Station to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Shenyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
30h 3m$238–299Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Stationtrain Chongqing North / ...
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
34h 39m$232–343
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 $50 - $340 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $340.
No, there is no direct train from China to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Qixinggang and arriving at Pyongyang via Shapingba Station, Chengdu East, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 3m.
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 30h 3m and costs $230 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from China to Pyongyang, including transfers.
China to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shapingba Station.
The best way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $300 and takes 30h 3m.
China to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chengdu East station.
What companies run services between China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air Koryo flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Qixinggang to Pyongyang via Shapingba, Shapingba Station, Chengdu East, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 30h 3m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Train from Shapingba Station to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $19–21
- 1st Class Seat
- $31–35
- Business Class Seat
- $45–65
Train from Chengdu East to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- $260–280
- Business Class Seat
- $370–550
Train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $110–120
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–200
- Business Class Seat
- $260–370
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $13–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $19–27
- 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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