There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane HAN - FNJ
19h 8m$180–420Train 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$467–558Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from 57 Cua Dong Street, Hanoi to Ha Giangbus
- Take the bus from Ha Giang to Mèo Vạcbus
- Drive from Mèo Vạc to Funingcar
- Take the train from Funing to Nanning Easttrain
- Take the train from Nanning East to Jinan Westtrain
- Take the train from Jinan West to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
47h 1m$408–490Train
- 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$180–467
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 fly which costs $180 - $420 and takes 19h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 19h 8m and costs $180 - $420.
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 2811 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Guitang which takes 46h 23m and costs $460 - $600.
It takes approximately 19h 8m 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 19h 8m and costs $180 - $420. Alternatively, you can train via Guitang, which costs $460 - $600 and takes 46h 23m.
Pyongyang is 2h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 11:09 PM in Hanoi and 1:09 AM 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, Shandong Airlines, and Air Koryo fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) twice 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
- $180–500
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Jinan, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $180–210
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- $28–40
Train from Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Changsha South to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- $250–270
- Business Class Seat
- $360–550
Train from Nanning East to Jinan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- $150–170
- 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 Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
Train from Funing to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $18–25
- Adult - 1st Class
- $28–40
Train from Nanning to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- $30–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $70–85
- Soft Sleeper
- $100–140
- Phone
- +84 903246045
- info@trulyhagiang.com
- Website
- trulyhagiang.com
Bus from 57 Cua Dong Street, Hanoi to Ha Giang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17
- Schedules at
- trulyhagiang.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 02193.862.206
- htxdichvuvantaicaume@gmail.com
- Website
- busbud.com
Bus from Ha Giang to Mèo Vạc
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Book at
- 12go.com
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