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How to get fromBusan to North Koreaby train, subway, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Busan to North Korea by train, subway, or ferry

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  1. Train, subway, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Cheonan Asan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Yongsan Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Yongsan Station to Incheon Stationsubway subway 1
    4. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Port to Qinhuangdaoferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain train
    2d
    $271–573

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Donghae Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostokferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vladivostok to Ussuriisktrain train
    5. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Pyongyangtrain train 2
    3d 3h

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  • Distance: 2,073.9 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Busan to North Korea. However, you can take the train to Cheonan Asan Station, take the train to Yongsan Station, walk to Yongsan Station, take the subway to Incheon Station, drive to Incheon Int'l Port, take the ferry to Qinhuangdao, drive to Shanhaiguan, take the train to Pyongyang, then drive to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a train from Busan Station to Pyongyang via Gyeongju Station, Donghae Station, Donghae, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Ussuriisk, and Pyongyang in around 3d 3h.

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