There are 3 ways to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang by train or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Shenyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
23h 43m$178–254Fly
cheapest- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane XIY - FNJ
17h 6m$133–607Train via Qinhuangdao
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
30h 23m$191–330
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to train which costs $170 - $260 and takes 23h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 17h 6m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Pyongyang via Xi'an North, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.
The distance between Xi'an and Pyongyang is 2294 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 23h 43m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 23h 43m to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Xi'an to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to train which takes 23h 43m and costs $170 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 17h 6m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Xi'an. It is currently 11:27 AM in Xi'an and 12:27 PM in Pyongyang.
Xi'an to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang North station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Pyongyang via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Shenyang North, and Dandong in around 23h 43m. Alternatively, Air China and Hainan fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 4 times a week.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Train from Xi'an North to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $115–130
- 1st Class Seat
- $190–210
- Business Class Seat
- $280–400
Train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $210–310
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $13–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $19–28
- 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
- $55–85
- 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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