There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane HAN - FNJ
12h 53m$112–394Train via Nanjing South
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Wuhantrain
- Take the train from Wuhan to Nanjing Southtrain
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
44h 52m$604–714Train
- 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 Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
44h 54m$590–711Train #2
- 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$185–486
Hanoi to Pyongyang by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $110 - $400 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 12h 53m and costs $110 - $400.
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, Wuhan, Nanjing South, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 52m.
The distance between Hanoi and Pyongyang is 2811 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Nanjing South which takes 44h 52m and costs $600 - $750.
It takes approximately 12h 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 12h 53m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can train via Nanjing South, which costs $600 - $750 and takes 44h 52m.
Pyongyang is 2h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 6:23 PM in Hanoi and 8:23 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, Air Koryo, and Shandong Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Pyongyang via Changsha South, Wuhan, Nanjing South, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 44h 52m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–380
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Jinan, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–390
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $180–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $180–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- $33
Train from Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Changsha South to Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- $23–26
- 1st Class Seat
- $38–42
- Business Class Seat
- $55–80
Train from Wuhan to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $33–36
- 1st Class Seat
- $54–60
- Business Class Seat
- $75–110
Train from Nanjing South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $115–130
- 1st Class Seat
- $190–220
- Business Class Seat
- $280–410
Train from Changsha South to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- $250–280
- Business Class Seat
- $370–550
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–20
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
Train from Nanning to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- $30–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $70–90
- Soft Sleeper
- $100–140
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