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
12h 33m$120–460Train 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$482–695Bus, 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$436–647Train
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $120 - $460 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 12h 33m and costs $120 - $460.
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 $480 - $700.
It takes approximately 12h 33m 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 12h 33m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can train via Shijiazhuang, which costs $480 - $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) 4 times a week. 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
- 12h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–490
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Wuhan, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Jinan, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–460
- 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
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $160–190
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Shijiazhuang station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Sleeper
- $290–310
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Hengyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $170–210
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Guilin to Shijiazhuang
- 2nd Class Seat
- $110–125
- 1st Class Seat
- $180–200
- Business Class Seat
- $260–380
Train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $38–42
- 1st Class Seat
- $63–68
- Business Class Seat
- $90–130
Train from Shijiazhuang to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $38–42
- 1st Class Seat
- $63–68
- Business Class Seat
- $90–130
Train from Hengyang to Shenyang North Station
- Hard Seat
- $35–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $75–95
- Soft Sleeper
- $100–150
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–20
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
- 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
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
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