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 16m$63–376Train
- 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$240–296Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Stationtrain Chongqing North / ...
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
34h 38m$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 - $380 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from China to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $60 - $380.
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 845 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 5h 16m 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 16m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $300 and takes 28h 23m.
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, and Dandong in around 28h 23m.
- 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
- $60–370
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–280
Train from Chongqing North to Taian
- 2nd Class Seat
- $105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–200
- Business Class Seat
- $260–370
Train from Tai'an to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- $130–150
- Business Class Seat
- $190–280
Train from Chongqing North to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $110–125
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–200
- Business Class Seat
- $270–380
- 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 Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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