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

The cheapest way to get from Datong to North Korea is to bus and train which costs $130 - $260 and takes 31h 24m.

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 8h 59m and costs $210 - $600.

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, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

How far is it from Datong to North Korea?

The distance between Datong and North Korea is 1231 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m 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 5:30 AM in Datong and 6:30 AM 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Datong to North Korea by train, plane, taxi, or bus

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Train to Datong Beijiazao Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
2. Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane DAT - SHE
3. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
8h 59m
$210–586
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
2. Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
31h 24m
$139–255
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 Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
16h 56m
$337–409
Train, taxi to Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Datong to Yuanpingtrain
2. Take the taxi from Yuanping to Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport (WUT)taxi
3. Fly from Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport (WUT) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane WUT - SHE
4. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
12h 35m
$225–601
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 Beijing
27h 52m
$147–261

Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) flights

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Distance: 1,230.7 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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, Sinŭiju, and Pyongyang in around 16h 56m.

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