There are 6 ways to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang by train or plane
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Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane SZX - FNJ
11h 56m$149–412Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane CAN - FNJ
9h 40m$112–342Train
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Ji'nan Westtrain
- Take the train from Jinan West to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
23h 18m$448–518Train via Shanhaiguan
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Qufu Easttrain
- Take the train from Qufu East Station to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
35h 33m$293–412Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Beijing West Stationtrain West Kowloon Station
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
36h 33m$211–438Train #2
- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanhaiguantrain Haikou
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
46h 38m$150–310
Guangzhou to Pyongyang by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $110 - $350 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 40m and costs $110 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou station to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Gaunghzhou station and arriving at Pyongyang via Jinan West, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Pyongyang is 2351 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 23h 18m and costs $440 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Gaunghzhou station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to train which takes 23h 18m and costs $440 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $350 and takes 9h 40m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Guangzhou. It is currently 11:04 PM in Guangzhou and 12:04 AM in Pyongyang.
Guangzhou to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ji'nan West station.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a train from Gaunghzhou station to Pyongyang via Ji'nan West, Jinan West, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 23h 18m. Alternatively, China Southern Airlines, Air Koryo, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) once daily.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–460
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Linyi Qiyang, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–400
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Dongying, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–490
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–390
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Linyi Qiyang, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–340
Train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $7–9
- 1st Class Seat
- $12–14
- Business Class Seat
- $17–25
Train from Gaunghzhou station to Ji'nan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- $120–135
- 1st Class Seat
- $200–220
- Business Class Seat
- $290–420
Train from Jinan West to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- $125–140
- Business Class Seat
- $180–270
Train from Guangzhou South station to Qufu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- $210–230
- Business Class Seat
- $300–430
Train from Qufu East Station to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $47–51
- 1st Class Seat
- $75–85
- Business Class Seat
- $110–160
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