There are 2 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane SGN - FNJ
9h 3m$160–470Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- 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
3d 10h$392–575
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $160 - $470 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $160 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Pyongyang via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Changsha South, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh and Pyongyang is 3707 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 3 days 10h and costs $390 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $160 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $600 and takes 3 days 10h.
Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China and Air Koryo fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Pyongyang via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Changsha South, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 3d 10h.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–470
- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $60–90
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $60–85
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $60–90
- 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
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Changsha South to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- $240–270
- Business Class Seat
- $350–500
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $13–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $19–27
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