What is the cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang?

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang is to train which costs $200 - $380 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang?

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang is to taxi and fly which takes 18h 42m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar and Pyongyang?

No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Pyongyang via Hohhot, Xizhimen Station, Beijing, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 43m.

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Pyongyang is 1857 km.

How do I travel from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang without a car?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 44h 43m and costs $260 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang?

It takes approximately 18h 42m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang train from?

Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Pyongyang?

Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Ulaanbaatar. It is currently 1:13 PM in Ulaanbaatar and 2:13 PM in Pyongyang.

Where does the Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang train arrive?

Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Hohhot Station.

Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang by taxi, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi
2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane UBN - FNJ
18h 42m
$184–497
Train via Beijing
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
2. Take the train from Hohhot to Beijing North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Beijing to Shenyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
5. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
44h 43m
$264–433
Train
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Jining South Stationtrain 34
2. Take the train from Jining South to Shenyang Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyangtrain
2d 9h
$206–380
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Baiyinchagantrain
2. Take the train from Baiyinchagan to Jining South Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Jining South to Shenyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyangtrain
2d 10h
$242–442

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

2Weekly Planes

19h 50mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang.

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Distance: 1,856.9 km
Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Pyongyang, North Korea?

You can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Pyongyang via Hohhot, Beijing North Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing station, Beijing, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 44h 43m.

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