What is the cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to Busan?

The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to Busan is to train and ferry and subway which costs ₩360,000 - ₩750,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pyongyang to Busan?

The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to Busan is to train and ferry and subway which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₩360,000 - ₩750,000.

How far is it from Pyongyang to Busan?

The distance between Pyongyang and Busan is 2023 km.

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

It takes approximately 44h 40m to get from Pyongyang to Busan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Busan.

Pyongyang to Busan - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and subway

There are 2 ways to get from Pyongyang to Busan by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandong
2. Take the train from Dandong to Qinhuangdao
3. Take the ferry from Qinhuangdao to Incheon Int'l Port
4. Take the bus from Incheon Terminal Complex to Busan Central Bus Terminal
44h 40m
Train, ferry, subway
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Shanhaiguan
2. Take the ferry from Qinhuangdao to Incheon Int'l Port
3. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Seoul Station1
4. Take the train from Seoul Station to Busan Station
2d 1h
₩361,407–720,180

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,023.1 km
Duration: 44h 40m

What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and Busan, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Pyongyang to Busan. However, you can take the train to Dandong, take the train to Qinhuangdao, drive to Qinhuangdao, take the ferry to Incheon Int'l Port, drive to Songdo Moonlight Festival Park, take the subway to Incheon Bus Terminal Station, walk to Incheon Terminal Complex, then take the bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pyongyang to Busan Station via Shanhaiguan, Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Incheon Int'l Port, Incheon Station, Seoul Station, and Seoul Station in around 2d 1h.

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