There are 5 ways to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang by plane, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang (FNJ)plane CAN - FNJ
16h 20m$152–702Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanhaiguantrain Haikou
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
47h 8m$130–310Train
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Shenyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
27h 32m$236–331Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Beijing West Stationtrain D910
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
37h 7m$209–433Bus, train
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Nanjingbus
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
37h 58m$218–271
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to train which costs $130 - $310 and takes 47h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 16h 20m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou station to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Gaunghzhou station and arriving at Pyongyang via Changsha South, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Pyongyang is 2176 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 16h 20m 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 fly which takes 16h 20m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 27h 32m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Guangzhou. It is currently 1:12 AM in Guangzhou and 2:12 AM in Pyongyang.
Guangzhou to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Changsha South station.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China and Hainan fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang (FNJ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gaunghzhou station to Pyongyang via Changsha South, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 27h 32m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Train from Gaunghzhou station to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $38–42
- 1st Class Seat
- $63–69
- Business Class Seat
- $90–130
Train from Changsha South to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- $240–270
- Business Class Seat
- $350–500
Train from Nanjing South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $115–125
- 1st Class Seat
- $190–210
- Business Class Seat
- $270–390
Train from Gaunghzhou station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $27–40
- Adult - 1st Class
- $45–65
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $13–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $19–28
Train from Gaunghzhou station to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- $150–220
- 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 Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanhaiguan
- Hard Seat
- $30–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $70–90
- Soft Sleeper
- $100–140
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $45–65
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