There are 4 ways to get from Harbin to Pyongyang by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane HRB - FNJ
6h 26m$93–442Train
- Take the train from Harbin to Shenyang North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
12h 44m$298–365Train via Changchun
- Take the train from Harbin to Changchuntrain
- Take the train from Changchun to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
14h 10m$169–248Train #2
- Take the train from Harbin West to Changtutrain
- Take the train from Changtu to Shenyangtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang to Pyongyangtrain
25h 18m$151–203
Harbin to Pyongyang by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang is to train which costs $150 - $210 and takes 25h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Pyongyang via Shenyang North, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Harbin and Pyongyang is 783 km.
The best way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs $290 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Harbin to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Harbin to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $370 and takes 12h 44m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Harbin. It is currently 4:15 AM in Harbin and 5:15 AM in Pyongyang.
Harbin to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang North Station.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
Air China, Chengdu, and two other airlines fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Pyongyang via Shenyang North Station, Shenyang North, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–350
Train from Harbin to Shenyang North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $34–38
- 1st Class Seat
- $56–62
- Business Class Seat
- $80–120
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–20
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
Train from Harbin to Changchun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
Train from Changchun to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $25–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $40–60
- 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 Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shenyang to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Harbin West to Changtu
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–20
- Soft sleeper
- $23–30
Train from Changtu to Shenyang
- Hard Seat
- $3–5
- Hard sleeper
- $7–11
- Soft sleeper
- $13–17
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