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How to get fromNorth Korea to Seoulby train, ferry, or subway

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

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  1. Train, ferry, subway

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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 subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Stationsubway subway 1
    47h 1m
    ₩341,774–668,856

  2. Train, ferry

    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 Cheongnyangni Stationtrain train
    2d 22h

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  • Distance: 1,660.9 km
  • Duration: 47h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from North Korea to Seoul. 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, then take the subway to Yongsan Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pyongyang to City Hall Station via Pyongyang, Ussuriisk, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Donghae, Donghae Station, Cheongnyangni Station, and Cheongnyangni Station in around 2d 22h.

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