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How to get fromSapporo to Pyongyangby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Sapporo to Pyongyang by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)planeCTS - FNJ
    22h 3m
    $147–469

  2. Train, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)planeCTS - DLC
    3. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
    22h 13m

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration22h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to Pyongyang. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), then drive to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), walk to Dalian Airport, take the line 2 subway to Xi'an Road, take the line 1 subway to Dalian North, walk to Dalian North Station, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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