What is the cheapest way to get from Datong to North Korea?

The cheapest way to get from Datong to North Korea is to train and fly which costs $85 - $360 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Datong to North Korea?

The fastest way to get from Datong to North Korea is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $85 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Datong and North Korea?

No, there is no direct train from Datong station to North Korea. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Pyongyang via Xizhimen Station, Beijing, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Datong to North Korea?

The distance between Datong and North Korea is 1194 km.

How long does it take to get from Datong to North Korea?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Datong to North Korea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Datong to North Korea train from?

Datong to North Korea train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.

What is the time difference between Datong and North Korea?

North Korea is 1h ahead of Datong. It is currently 6:46 PM in Datong and 7:46 PM in North Korea.

Where does the Datong to North Korea train arrive?

Datong to North Korea train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.

Datong to North Korea - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Datong to North Korea by train, plane, or bus

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Train, fly
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1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
2. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane PEK - FNJ
7h 21m
$85–356
Train via Shenyang
1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
2. Take the train from Beijing to Shenyang North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
18h 25m
$216–269
Train
1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
2. Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
28h 21m
$147–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
2. Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain K27/K28
31h 51m
$139–245

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,194.1 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and North Korea?

You can take a vehicle from Datong to Pyongyang via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing station, Beijing, Shenyang North Station, Shenyang North, Dandong, and Pyongyang in around 18h 25m.

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