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How to get fromIstanbul to Pyongyangby bus, plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Pyongyang by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Dandong Langtou Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)plane plane IST - DDG
    3. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain train
    28h 59m

  2. Bus, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane IST - DLC
    3. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    29h 33m

Istanbul (IST) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration19h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Pyongyang. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG), drive to Sinŭiju, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), walk to Dalian Airport, take the line 2 subway to Xi'an Road, take the line 1 subway to Dalian North, walk to Dalian North Station, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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