There are 3 ways to get from Dalian to Pyongyang by bus, train, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
12h 55m$67–94Fly
- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane DLC - FNJ
8h 44m$95–271Train
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain Dalian North
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
13h 4m$70–116
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang is to bus and train which costs $65 - $95 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $95 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Zhongchang Street and arriving at Pyongyang via Dalian North Station and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Dalian and Pyongyang is 528 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 55m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Dalian to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Dalian to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Dalian North Station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 4m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Dalian. It is currently 8:35 PM in Dalian and 9:35 PM in Pyongyang.
Dalian to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Dandong station.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China, Air Koryo, and two other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongchang Street to Pyongyang via Dalian North, Dalian North Station, and Dandong in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–270
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Qingdao, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–380
- 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
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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