There are 5 ways to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane CAN - FNJ
13h 50m$132–372Train
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Ji'nan Westtrain
- Take the train from Jinan West to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
23h 18m$449–518Train via Shanhaiguan
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Qufu Easttrain
- Take the train from Qufu East Station to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
35h 33m$288–423Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Beijing West Stationtrain West Kowloon Station
- Take the train from Beijing to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
36h 35m$212–449Train #2
- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanhaiguantrain Haikou
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
46h 38m$150–320
Guangzhou to Pyongyang by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to train which costs $150 - $320 and takes 46h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 13h 50m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou station to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Gaunghzhou station and arriving at Pyongyang via Jinan West, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Pyongyang is 2176 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 23h 18m and costs $440 - $550.
It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Gaunghzhou station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 13h 50m and costs $130 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $550 and takes 23h 18m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Guangzhou. It is currently 11:10 AM in Guangzhou and 12:10 PM in Pyongyang.
Guangzhou to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ji'nan West station.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China, S7 Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gaunghzhou station to Pyongyang via Ji'nan West, Jinan West, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 23h 18m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–380
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Train from Gaunghzhou station to Ji'nan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- $120–135
- 1st Class Seat
- $200–220
- Business Class Seat
- $290–420
Train from Jinan West to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- $130–150
- Business Class Seat
- $190–270
Train from Guangzhou South station to Qufu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- $210–230
- Business Class Seat
- $300–440
Train from Qufu East Station to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- $47–52
- 1st Class Seat
- $75–85
- Business Class Seat
- $110–160
- 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 Beijing to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- 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 Gaunghzhou station to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $85–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- $150–220
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanhaiguan
- Hard Seat
- $30–50
- Hard Sleeper
- $70–90
- Soft Sleeper
- $100–150
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