There are 4 ways to get from Pyongyang to China by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane FNJ - PEK
3h 11m¥440–2,387Train
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Qufu Easttrain
- Take the train from Qufu East Station to Chongqing Westtrain
25h 49m¥2,970–3,400Train via Nanjing South
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Nanjing Southtrain
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Chongqing Northtrain
27h 35m¥2,831–3,823Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Beijingtrain Pyongyang
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Chongqing Northtrain Beijing / ...
32h 2m¥1,589–2,336
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to China is to fly which costs ¥440 - ¥2400 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to China is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥440 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct train from Pyongyang to China. However, there are services departing from Pyongyang and arriving at Chongqing West via Sinŭiju, Dandong and Qufu East Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
The distance between Pyongyang and China is 843 km.
The best way to get from Pyongyang to China without a car is to train which takes 25h 49m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Pyongyang to China, including transfers.
Pyongyang to China train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Pyongyang station.
The best way to get from Pyongyang to China is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥440 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3400 and takes 25h 49m.
Pyongyang to China train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Sinŭiju station.
There are 645+ hotels available in China.
What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and China?
Air Koryo and Air China fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pyongyang to Caiyuanba Train Station via Sinŭiju, Dandong, Qufu East Station, Chongqing West, and Chongqing West in around 25h 49m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,400
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,500
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Sinŭiju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Sinŭiju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Qufu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Qufu East Station to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,700–2,500
Train from Dandong to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Nanjing South to Chongqing North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Beijing West Station to Chongqing North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Nanjing South to Chongqing North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥390–950
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥390–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–950
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