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How to get fromIncheon to North Koreaby ferry, train, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Incheon to North Korea by ferry, train, or subway

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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
    45h 16m
    $234–474

  2. Subway, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Ganseok Station to Cheongnyangni Stationsubway subway 1
    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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,621.4 km
  • Duration: 45h 16m

What companies run services between Incheon, South Korea and North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Incheon to North Korea. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Incheon 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 subway from Ganseok Station to Pyongyang via Cheongnyangni Station, Cheongnyangni Station, Donghae Station, Donghae, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Ussuriisk, and Pyongyang in around 3d 4h.

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