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How to get fromIstanbul to Soeulby bus, plane, car or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)planeIST - FNJ
    3. Drive from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Soeulcar
    43h 53m

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

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)planeIST - DLC
    3. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
    5. Drive from Pyongyang to Soeulcar
    29h 20m

Istanbul (IST) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Soeul. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), then drive to Soeul. 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, take the train to Pyongyang, then drive to Soeul.

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