There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang by plane, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane SGN - FNJ
9h 53m$170–550Train via Shijiazhuang
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilintrain
- Take the train from Guilin to Shijiazhuangtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
3d 12h$472–680Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Shijiazhuang stationtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
4d$428–628Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Hengyangtrain
- Take the train from Hengyang to Shenyang North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
4d 1h$403–601
Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $170 - $550 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $170 - $550.
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, Guilin, Shijiazhuang and Shanhaiguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.
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 via Shijiazhuang which takes 3 days 12h and costs $470 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 53m 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 53m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Shijiazhuang, which costs $470 - $700 and takes 3 days 12h.
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, 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.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Shanghai Pudong, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Nanjing, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- 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
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
- 024 38 333 333
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
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