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How to get fromTaipei to Pyongyangby ferry, train or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Taipei to Pyongyang by ferry, train, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Taipei Harbor to Pingtan Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Pingtan Station to Fuzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Fuzhou Station to Shenyang Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shenyang South to Dandongtrain train
    5. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    32h 7m
    $247–439
  2. Ferry, train via Xinjing

    1. Take the ferry from Taipei Harbor to Pingtan Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Pingtan Station to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    34h 19m
    $290–454
  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Keelung Port to Xiamen Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    46h 37m
    $303–494

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Taipei to Pyongyang. However, you can take the subway to Tamsui, drive to Taipei Harbor, take the ferry to Pingtan Port, drive to Pingtan Station, take the train to Fuzhou, walk to Fuzhou Station, take the train to Shenyang South, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongshan to Pyongyang via Tamsui, Taipei Harbor, Pingtan Port, Pingtan Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Dandong in around 34h 19m.

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