There are 3 ways to get from Harbin to Pyongyang by train or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Harbin to Changchuntrain
- Take the train from Changchun to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
14h 44m$94–172Train via Shenyang
cheapest- Take the train from Harbin West to Changtutrain
- Take the train from Changtu to Shenyangtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyangtrain
25h 48m$81–142Fly
- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane HRB - FNJ
9h 16m$93–431
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang is to train via Shenyang which costs $80 - $150 and takes 25h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Pyongyang via Changchun and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
The distance between Harbin and Pyongyang is 996 km.
The best way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 14h 44m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 14h 44m to get from Harbin to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Harbin to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang is to train which takes 14h 44m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $440 and takes 9h 16m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Harbin. It is currently 12:35 AM in Harbin and 1:35 AM in Pyongyang.
Harbin to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Changchun station.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a train from Harbin to Pyongyang via Changchun and Dandong in around 14h 44m. Alternatively, Aeroflot Russian Airlines and Air Koryo fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Train from Harbin to Changchun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $13–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $19–27
Train from Changchun to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $25–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $40–60
- 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 Shenyang to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Harbin West to Changtu
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
Train from Changtu to Shenyang
- Hard Seat
- $3–5
- Hard sleeper
- $7–11
- Soft sleeper
- $12–17
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