Is there a direct train between Mongolia and Pyongyang?

No, there is no direct train from Mongolia to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Pyongyang via Hohhot, Xizhimen Station, Beijing, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 47m.

How far is it from Mongolia to Pyongyang?

The distance between Mongolia and Pyongyang is 1920 km.

How do I travel from Mongolia to Pyongyang without a car?

The best way to get from Mongolia to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 44h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mongolia to Pyongyang?

It takes approximately 18h 28m to get from Mongolia to Pyongyang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mongolia to Pyongyang train from?

Mongolia to Pyongyang train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

Where does the Mongolia to Pyongyang train arrive?

Mongolia to Pyongyang train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Hohhot Station.

Mongolia to Pyongyang - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mongolia to Pyongyang by taxi, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)UBN - DDG
3. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
18h 28m
Train via Beijing
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Station34
2. Take the train from Hohhot to Beijing North Station
3. Take the train from Beijing to Shenyang North
4. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandong
5. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyang
44h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erenhot34
2. Take the bus from Erenhot to Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Beijing Sihui to Dandong
4. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
45h 36m
Train
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Jining South Station34
2. Take the train from Jining South to Shenyang Station
3. Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyang
2d 9h
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Baiyinchagan
2. Take the train from Baiyinchagan to Jining South Station
3. Take the train from Jining South to Shenyang North
4. Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyang
2d 10h

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) flights

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Distance: 1,920.4 km
Duration: 18h 28m

What companies run services between Mongolia and Pyongyang, North Korea?

You can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang via Hohhot, Beijing North Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing station, Beijing, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 44h 47m.

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