What is the cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to South Korea?

The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to South Korea is to train and ferry and subway which costs ₩340,000 - ₩700,000 and takes 47h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pyongyang to South Korea?

The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to South Korea is to train and ferry and subway which takes 47h and costs ₩340,000 - ₩700,000.

How far is it from Pyongyang to South Korea?

The distance between Pyongyang and South Korea is 1661 km.

How do I travel from Pyongyang to South Korea without a car?

The best way to get from Pyongyang to South Korea without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 22h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to South Korea?

It takes approximately 47h to get from Pyongyang to South Korea, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Korea?

There are 5173+ hotels available in South Korea.

Pyongyang to South Korea - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Pyongyang to South Korea by train, ferry, or subway

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Train, ferry, subway
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1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Shanhaiguantrain
2. Take the ferry from Qinhuangdao to Incheon Int'l Portferry
3. Take the subway from Incheon Station to City Hall Stationsubway 1
47h
₩345,019–675,457
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Ussuriisktrain 1
2. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Vladivostoktrain
3. Take the ferry from Vladivostok to Donghaeferry
4. Take the train from Donghae Station to Cheongnyangni Stationtrain
2d 22h

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Distance: 1,660.5 km
Duration: 47h

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

There is no direct connection from Pyongyang to South Korea. However, you can take the train to Shanhaiguan, 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 City Hall Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pyongyang to City Hall Station via Ussuriisk, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Donghae, Donghae Station, Cheongnyangni Station, and Cheongnyangni Station in around 2d 22h.

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