There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang by plane, train, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane CTU - FNJ
14h 55m$161–442Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane TFU - FNJ
16h 52m$142–453Train via Dandong
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Tangshantrain
- Take the train from Tangshan to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
25h 38m$421–517Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
34h 6m$261–400Train via Yunlong
- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Xuzhou Stationtrain
- Take the train from Xuzhou East to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
46h 13m$250–335
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang is to subway and fly which costs $140 - $460 and takes 16h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 14h 55m and costs $160 - $450.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Pyongyang via Chengdu East, Tangshan, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
The distance between Chengdu and Pyongyang is 2242 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang without a car is to train via Dandong which takes 25h 38m and costs $420 - $550.
It takes approximately 14h 55m to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Chengdu to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 14h 55m and costs $160 - $450. Alternatively, you can train via Dandong, which costs $420 - $550 and takes 25h 38m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Chengdu. It is currently 8:46 PM in Chengdu and 9:46 PM in Pyongyang.
Chengdu to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Tangshan station.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China and Sichuan Airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Pyongyang via East station, Chengdu East, Tangshan, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 25h 38m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Train from Chengdu East to Tangshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- $210–230
- Business Class Seat
- $300–430
Train from Tangshan to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $51–56
- 1st Class Seat
- $80–95
- Business Class Seat
- $120–180
Train from Chengdu East Station to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- $230–260
- Business Class Seat
- $340–480
Train from Xuzhou East to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $95–110
- 1st Class Seat
- $160–180
- Business Class Seat
- $230–330
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Chengdu Station to Xuzhou Station
- Hard Seat
- $25–35
- Hard sleeper
- $45–65
- Soft sleeper
- $70–95
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