There are 2 ways to get from Pyongyang to Beijing by train
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The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to Beijing is to train via Dandong which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to Beijing is to train via Dandong which takes 16h 5m and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pyongyang and arriving at Beijing. Services depart four times a week. The journey takes approximately 24h 48m.
The distance between Pyongyang and Beijing is 1235 km.
The best way to get from Pyongyang to Beijing without a car is to train via Dandong which takes 16h 5m and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 16h 5m to get from Pyongyang to Beijing, including transfers.
Pyongyang to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Pyongyang station.
Beijing is 1h behind Pyongyang. It is currently 7:57 AM in Pyongyang and 6:57 AM in Beijing.
Pyongyang to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Dandong station.
There are 1034+ hotels available in Beijing.
What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and Beijing, China?
You can take a train from Pyongyang to Beijing South via Dandong and Tianjin West Station in around 16h 5m.
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Tianjin West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥390–430
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥650–700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Tianjin West Station to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥54–59
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Tianjin West Station to Beijing South
- Adult - second class
- ¥40–65
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