There are 6 ways to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang by plane, bus, or train
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Fly Noi Bai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane HAN - FNJ
22h 53m$160–751Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Thuong Ly Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centrebus
- Take the train from Nanning East to Jinan Westtrain
- Take the train from Jinan West to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
42h 24m$303–381Train to Nanning, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane NNG - FNJ
22h 19m$242–1,202Fly Noi Bai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane HAN - DLC
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
23h 18m$252–823Train via Guitang
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam 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
46h 23m$344–478Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain
2d 13h$181–406
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang is to train which costs $180 - $410 and takes 2 days 13h.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang is to train and fly which takes 22h 19m and costs $240 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi station to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Gia Lam Station and arriving at Pyongyang via Changsha South, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 23m.
The distance between Hanoi and Pyongyang is 2812 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 24m and costs $300 - $390.
It takes approximately 22h 53m to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Hanoi to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 22h 53m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train via Guitang, which costs $340 - $480 and takes 46h 23m.
Pyongyang is 2h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 6:37 PM in Hanoi and 8:37 PM in Pyongyang.
Hanoi to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Changsha South station.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China flies from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Pyongyang via Changsha South, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 46h 23m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Nanning to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Nanning to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Train from Nanning East to Jinan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- $140–170
- 1st Class Seat
- $240–270
- Business Class Seat
- $360–550
Train from Jinan West to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- $125–140
- Business Class Seat
- $180–260
Train from Changsha South to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- $240–270
- Business Class Seat
- $360–550
- 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 Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- $28–40
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- 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
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
- $20–28
Train from Nanning to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- $30–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $70–85
- Soft Sleeper
- $95–140
- Phone
- 1900 2032
- contact@haiaubus.vn
- Website
- haiaubus.vn
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Thuong Ly Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- haiaubus.vn
- Book at
- haiaubus.vn
Bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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