There are 6 ways to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang by train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Jinzhou Southtrain
- Take the train from Jinzhou South to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
21h 48m$379–463Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane XIY - FNJ
9h 30m$133–437Train to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Yuncheng Northtrain
- Fly from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane YCU - FNJ
14h 7m$144–440Train via Qinhuangdao
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
29h 44m$211–330Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane XIY - SHE
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
16h 18m$381–569Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane XIY - DLC
- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
17h 20m$341–543
Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $130 - $440 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Fengcheng 5-lu and arriving at Pyongyang via Xi'an North, Jinzhou South, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Xi'an and Pyongyang is 2271 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs $370 - $470.
It takes approximately 21h 48m 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 21h 48m and costs $370 - $470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 9h 30m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Xi'an. It is currently 8:20 PM in Xi'an and 9:20 PM in Pyongyang.
Xi'an to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinzhou South station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a subway from Fengcheng 5-lu to Pyongyang via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Jinzhou South, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 21h 48m. Alternatively, Air China, Air Koryo, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 4 times a week.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Train from Xi'an North to Jinzhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $100–115
- 1st Class Seat
- $170–190
- Business Class Seat
- $250–360
Train from Jinzhou South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $29–32
- 1st Class Seat
- $48–53
- Business Class Seat
- $70–100
Train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $220–320
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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