There are 3 ways to get from North Korea to Beijing by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane FNJ - PEK
2h 56m¥422–2,390Train via Dandong
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Tianjin West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Tianjin West Station to Beijing Southtrain
14h 16m¥2,118–2,463Train
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Beijingtrain Pyongyang
23h 23m¥800–1,500
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights
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The cheapest way to get from North Korea to Beijing is to fly which costs ¥420 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from North Korea to Beijing is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥420 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct train from North Korea to Beijing. However, there are services departing from Pyongyang and arriving at Beijing South via Sinŭiju, Dandong and Tianjin West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between North Korea and Beijing is 836 km.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from North Korea to Beijing, including transfers.
North Korea to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Pyongyang station.
The best way to get from North Korea to Beijing is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥420 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train via Dandong, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2500 and takes 14h 16m.
Beijing is 1h behind North Korea. It is currently 7:30 AM in North Korea and 6:30 AM in Beijing.
North Korea to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Sinŭiju station.
There are 1260+ hotels available in Beijing.
What companies run services between North Korea and Beijing, China?
Air Koryo and Air China fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pyongyang to Beijing South via Pyongyang, Sinŭiju, Dandong, and Tianjin West Station in around 14h 16m.
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,400
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Sinŭiju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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