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There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane plane SGN - FNJ
    11h 13m
    $125–439

  2. Train via Shijiazhuang

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilintrain train
    3. Take the train from Guilin to Shijiazhuangtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguantrain train
    5. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain train
    3d 12h
    $483–695

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Shijiazhuang stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguantrain train
    4. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain train
    4d
    $436–647

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Hengyangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hengyang to Shenyang North Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain train
    5. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    4d 1h
    $404–601

Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration3d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,707.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Pyongyang, North Korea?

Air China, Air Koryo, and four other airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Pyongyang via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Guilin, Shijiazhuang, and Shanhaiguan in around 3d 12h.

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