There are 3 ways to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang by train or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Qingdao Station to Tianjin Westtrain
- Take the train from Tianjin West Station to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
20h 51m$158–194Fly
cheapest- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Pyongyang (FNJ)plane TAO - FNJ
16h 37m$131–332Train via Shanhaiguan
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Shanhaiguantrain Qingdao North
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
27h 47m$161–287
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Pyongyang (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang is to train which costs $150 - $200 and takes 20h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 16h 37m and costs $130 - $340.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Pyongyang via Qingdao Station, Tianjin West Station and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
The distance between Qingdao and Pyongyang is 1849 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 20h 51m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 20h 51m to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Qingdao to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao Station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Pyongyang is to train which takes 20h 51m and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 16h 37m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Qingdao. It is currently 7:45 PM in Qingdao and 8:45 PM in Pyongyang.
Qingdao to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Tianjin West station.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Pyongyang via Qingdao Station, Qingdao Station, Tianjin West Station, and Dandong in around 20h 51m. Alternatively, Air China and Shandong Airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Pyongyang (FNJ) twice a week.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Pyongyang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Pyongyang via Dalian, Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–360
Train from Qingdao Station to Tianjin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- $46–51
- 1st Class Seat
- $75–85
- Business Class Seat
- $110–160
Train from Tianjin West Station to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $57–62
- 1st Class Seat
- $90–105
- Business Class Seat
- $130–200
Train from Qingdao North to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $61–66
- 1st Class Seat
- $100–110
- Business Class Seat
- $140–210
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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