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How to get fromPyongyang to Busanby train, ferry, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Pyongyang to Busan 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 Guro Station to Pyeongtaek Jije Stationsubway subway 1
    4. Take the train from Pyeongtaek Jije Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    47h 19m
    ₩377,962–736,438

  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 Gyeongju Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2d 22h

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  • Distance: 2,044 km
  • Duration: 47h 19m

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

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

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