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How to get fromJapan to North Koreaby night train, ferry, or train

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There is 1 way to get from Japan to North Korea by night train, ferry, or train

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    1. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Yonagonighttrain night train
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    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
    4d 4h

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  • Distance: 2,927.1 km
  • Duration: 4d 4h

What companies run services between Japan and North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Japan to North Korea. However, you can take the vehicle to Yonago, walk to Yonago, take the train to Sakaiminato, walk to Sakaiminato, take the ferry to Donghae, take the ferry to Vladivostok, walk to Vladivostok, take the train to Ussuriisk, take the train to Pyongyang, then drive to Pyongyang.

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