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How to get fromIncheon Airport (ICN) to North Koreaby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Incheon Airport (ICN) to North Korea by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Port to Qinhuangdaoferry ferry Incheon Int'l Port
    2. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain train K27/K28
    46h 1m
    $235–485

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Cheongnyangni Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Donghae Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostokferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vladivostok to Ussuriisktrain train
    5. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Pyongyangtrain train 2
    3d 4h

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Map of how to get from Incheon Airport (ICN) to North Korea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,648.6 km
  • Duration: 46h 1m

What companies run services between Incheon Airport (ICN), South Korea and North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Incheon Airport (ICN) to North Korea. However, you can take the bus to Dongincheon Station, drive to Incheon Int'l Port, take the ferry to Qinhuangdao, drive to Qinhuangdao, take the train to Shanhaiguan, take the train to Pyongyang, then drive to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Pyongyang via Cheongnyangni Station, Cheongnyangni Station, Donghae Station, Donghae, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Ussuriisk, and Pyongyang in around 3d 4h.

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