There are 3 ways to get from China to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane TSN - DLC
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
16h 14m$192–588Train
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Taiantrain
- Take the train from Tai'an to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
28h 23m$240–291Train 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
Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from China to Pyongyang is to train which costs $240 - $300 and takes 28h 23m.
The fastest way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly and train which takes 16h 14m and costs $190 - $600.
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 and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.
The distance between China and Pyongyang is 925 km.
The best way to get from China to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 28h 23m and costs $240 - $300.
It takes approximately 16h 14m to get from China to Pyongyang, including transfers.
China to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
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?
You can take a subway from Lianglukou to Pyongyang via S Square of Chongqing N station, Chongqing North, Taian, Tai'an, and Dandong in around 28h 23m.
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–950
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–430
Train from Dalian North Station to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $15–22
- Adult - 1st Class
- $23–35
- 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
Train from Chongqing North to Taian
- 2nd Class Seat
- $105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- $170–200
- Business Class Seat
- $260–370
Train from Tai'an to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- $130–150
- Business Class Seat
- $190–270
Train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $110–120
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–200
- Business Class Seat
- $260–380
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