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How to get fromNorth Korea to Taiwanby train, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from North Korea to Taiwan by train, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dandong to Shenyang Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenyang to Fuzhou Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fuzhou South to Pingtan Stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Pingtan Port to Taipei Harborferry ferry
    32h 21m
    $344–511

  2. Train, ferry via Xinjing

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Pingtan Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pingtan Port to Taipei Harborferry ferry
    33h 6m
    $366–525

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain train
    2. Take the train from Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen Northtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Xiamen Port to Keelung Portcarferry car ferry
    44h 59m
    $384–566

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,119 km
  • Duration: 32h 21m

What companies run services between North Korea and Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from North Korea to Taiwan. However, you can drive to Pyongyang, take the train to Dandong, take the train to Shenyang Station, walk to Shenyang, take the train to Fuzhou South, take the train to Pingtan Station, drive to Pingtan Port, take the ferry to Taipei Harbor, then drive to Taipei. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pyongyang to Taipei via Pyongyang, Dandong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Pingtan Station, Pingtan Port, and Taipei Harbor in around 33h 6m.

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