There are 4 ways to get from Dalian to Pyongyang by train, plane, or bus
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Train via Sujiatun
best- Take the train from Dalian to Shenyang Southtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang South to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
12h 2m$287–351Fly
cheapest- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane DLC - FNJ
9h 39m$130–321Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
12h 25m$142–175Train
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain Dalian North
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
12h 36m$147–196
Dalian to Pyongyang by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang is to bus and train which costs $140 - $180 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs $130 - $330.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Dalian and arriving at Pyongyang via Shenyang South, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Dalian and Pyongyang is 802 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Sujiatun which takes 12h 2m and costs $280 - $360.
It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Dalian to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Dalian to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang is to train via Sujiatun which takes 12h 2m and costs $280 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 9h 39m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Dalian. It is currently 1:26 PM in Dalian and 2:26 PM in Pyongyang.
Dalian to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang South station.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a train from Dalian to Pyongyang via Shenyang South, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, Air China, Air Koryo, and Hainan fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) once daily.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–370
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Train from Dalian to Shenyang South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $24–27
- 1st Class Seat
- $40–44
- Business Class Seat
- $55–85
Train from Shenyang South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $14–16
- 1st Class Seat
- $23–25
- Business Class Seat
- $30–50
Train from Shenyang South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $12–18
- Adult - 1st Class
- $17–25
Train from Dalian North Station to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $16–22
- Adult - 1st Class
- $23–35
- 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 Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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