There are 3 ways to get from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong by train or car
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Train, drive via Changchun West
best- Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Changchun Westtrain
- Take the train from Changchun West to Hunchuntrain
- Drive from Hunchun to Khasancar
21h 25m$145–282Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Yanji Westtrain
- Take the train from Yanji West to Hunchuntrain
- Drive from Hunchun to Khasancar
21h 31m$131–300Drive 807.1 km
- Drive from Pyongyang to Sŏnbongcar 807.1 km
13h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong is to train and drive via Changchun West which costs $140 - $290 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong is to train and drive via Changchun West which takes 21h 25m and costs $140 - $290.
The distance between Pyongyang and Sŏnbong is 1344 km. The road distance is 807.1 km.
It takes approximately 21h 25m to get from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pyongyang to Sŏnbong is 807 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong.
What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and Sŏnbong, North Korea?
There is no direct connection from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong. However, you can take the train to Dandong, take the train to Changchun West, take the train to Hunchun, drive to Khasan, take the line 646 train to Tumangang, then drive to Sŏnbong. Alternatively, you can drive from Pyongyang to Sŏnbong in around 13h 12m.
- 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
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Changchun West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $24–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $35–55
Train from Dandong to Yanji West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $35–55
- Adult - 1st Class
- $65–95
Train from Yanji West to Hunchun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $7–11
- Adult - 1st Class
- $8–12
Train from Changchun West to Hunchun
- 2nd Class Seat
- $31–34
- 1st Class Seat
- $51–56
- Business Class Seat
- $70–110
Train from Yanji West to Hunchun
- 2nd Class Seat
- $6–7
- 1st Class Seat
- $10–11
- Business Class Seat
- $14–20
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