There are 4 ways to get from North Korea to China 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
3h 11m¥691–1,555Train
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Qufu Easttrain
- Take the train from Qufu East Station to Chongqing Westtrain
25h 57m¥2,935–3,486Train via Nanjing South
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the train from Dandong to Nanjing Southtrain
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Chongqing Northtrain
27h 43m¥2,796–3,909Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Beijingtrain Pyongyang
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Chongqing Northtrain Beijing / ...
32h 19m¥1,572–2,380
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 China is to fly which costs ¥650 - ¥1600 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from North Korea to China is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥650 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct train from North Korea to China. However, there are services departing from Pyongyang and arriving at Chongqing West via Sinŭiju, Dandong and Qufu East Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.
The distance between North Korea and China is 843 km.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from North Korea to China, including transfers.
North Korea to China train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Pyongyang station.
The best way to get from North Korea to China is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥650 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3500 and takes 25h 57m.
North Korea to China train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Sinŭiju station.
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What companies run services between North Korea and China?
Air China and Air Koryo 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 Caiyuanba Train Station via Pyongyang, Sinŭiju, Dandong, Qufu East Station, Chongqing West, and Chongqing West in around 25h 57m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,500
- 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
- ¥420–2,500
- 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 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
Train from Dandong to Qufu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Qufu East Station to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,700–2,500
Train from Dandong to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Nanjing South to Chongqing North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Beijing West Station to Chongqing North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Nanjing South to Chongqing North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥390–950
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥390–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–950
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