There are 4 ways to get from Pyongyang to Harbin by train or plane
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Train via Changchun West
best- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Changchun Westtrain
- Take the train from Changchun West to Harbintrain
12h 23m¥1,953–2,458Fly
cheapest- Fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane FNJ - HRB
9h 25m¥937–2,138Train
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Shenyangtrain Pyongyang
- Take the train from Shenyang to Harbin Westtrain Dalian North / ...
16h 34m¥1,187–1,364Train via Shenyang
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Shenyangtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang to Changtutrain
- Take the train from Changtu to Harbin Westtrain
22h 56m¥1,036–1,319
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to Harbin is to train via Shenyang which costs ¥1000 - ¥1400 and takes 22h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to Harbin is to fly which takes 9h 25m and costs ¥900 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct train from Pyongyang to Harbin. However, there are services departing from Pyongyang and arriving at Harbin via Sinŭiju, Dandong and Changchun West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Pyongyang and Harbin is 971 km.
The best way to get from Pyongyang to Harbin without a car is to train via Changchun West which takes 12h 23m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Pyongyang to Harbin, including transfers.
Pyongyang to Harbin train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Pyongyang station.
The best way to get from Pyongyang to Harbin is to train via Changchun West which takes 12h 23m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥900 - ¥2200 and takes 9h 25m.
Harbin is 1h behind Pyongyang. It is currently 3:43 AM in Pyongyang and 2:43 AM in Harbin.
Pyongyang to Harbin train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Sinŭiju station.
What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and Harbin, China?
You can take a train from Pyongyang to Harbin via Sinŭiju, Dandong, and Changchun West in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, Air China flies from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,000
- 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 Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Changchun West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥160–230
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥260–370
Train from Changchun West to Harbin
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–200
- Business Class Seat
- ¥250–360
Train from Shenyang to Harbin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–250
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥370–410
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–800
Train from Shenyang to Changtu
- Hard Seat
- ¥24–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–120
Train from Changtu to Harbin West
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥95–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
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