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How to get fromShanghai to Pyongyangby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane plane SHA - FNJ
    8h 30m
    $101–281

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain train Shanghai Hongqiao
    2. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train Beijing
    21h 52m
    $261–311

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    32h 30m
    $210–265

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane plane PVG - FNJ
    7h 57m
    $118–339

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane PVG - DLC
    2. Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain train
    16h 41m
    $326–565

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?

China Eastern Airlines, Air Koryo, and Shandong Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Pyongyang via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Dandong in around 21h 52m.

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