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How to get fromKyoto to Pyongyangby bus, ferry, or train

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There is 1 way to get from Kyoto to Pyongyang by bus, ferry, or train

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    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonagobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostokferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vladivostok to Ussuriisktrain train
    5. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Pyongyangtrain train 2
    3d 21h

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  • Distance: 2,685.5 km
  • Duration: 3d 21h

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Pyongyang. However, you can take the bus to Yonago, walk to Yonago, take the train to Sakaiminato, walk to Sakaiminato, take the ferry to Donghae, take the ferry to Vladivostok, walk to Vladivostok, take the train to Ussuriisk, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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