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How to get fromNorth Korea to Busanby train or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from North Korea to Busan by train or ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Shanhaiguantrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Qinhuangdao to Incheon Int'l Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Yeongdeungpo Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    ₩366,975–762,593

  2. Train, ferry via Ussuriysk

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Ussuriisktrain train 1
    2. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Vladivostoktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vladivostok to Donghaeferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Donghae Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2d 22h

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  • Distance: 2,057.1 km
  • Duration: 2d 2h

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

There is no direct connection from North Korea to Busan. However, you can drive to Pyongyang, take the train to Shanhaiguan, take the train to Qinhuangdao, drive to Qinhuangdao, take the ferry to Incheon Int'l Port, drive to Incheon Station, take the line 1 subway to Yeongdeungpo Station, walk to Yeongdeungpo Station, then take the train to Busan Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pyongyang to Busan Station via Pyongyang, Ussuriisk, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Donghae, Donghae Station, and Gyeongju Station in around 2d 22h.

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