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There is 1 way to get from Pyongyang to Seoul by train, ferry, or subway

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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 subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Station1
40h 6m

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Distance: 1,655.1 km
Duration: 40h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Pyongyang to Seoul. 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 Incheon Station, then take the subway to Yongsan Station.

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