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There are 3 ways to get from Pyongyang to Seoul by plane, train, ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane FNJ - ICN
    2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    ₩267,369–660,289

  2. Train, ferry, subway

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Shanhaiguantrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Qinhuangdao to Incheon Int'l Portferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Stationsubway subway 1
    44h 52m
    ₩334,088–655,352

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Ussuriisktrain train 1
    2. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Vladivostoktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vladivostok to Donghaeferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Donghae Station to Cheongnyangni Stationtrain train
    2d 22h

Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₩264,972Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Pyongyang to Seoul. However, you can drive to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) airport, fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN), walk to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, then take the train to Seoul Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pyongyang to Yongsan Station via Shanhaiguan, Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Incheon Int'l Port, and Incheon Station in around 44h 52m.

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