There are 3 ways to get from Pyongyang to Shanghai by train, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain Pyongyang
- Take the train from Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Dandong
20h 18m¥1,794–2,024Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain
- Take the bus from Dandong to Dalian Southbus
- Take the bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminalbus
31h 43m¥1,419–1,719Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Pyongyang to Sinŭijutrain
- Take the bus from Dandong to Dalian Southbus
- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane DLC - CZX
- Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai stationtrain
17h 29m¥2,302–4,129
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pyongyang to Shanghai is to train and bus which costs ¥1400 - ¥1800 and takes 31h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pyongyang to Shanghai is to train and bus and fly which takes 17h 29m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct train from Pyongyang to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Pyongyang and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Dandong and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.
The distance between Pyongyang and Shanghai is 2339 km.
The best way to get from Pyongyang to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 20h 18m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 20h 18m to get from Pyongyang to Shanghai, including transfers.
Pyongyang to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Pyongyang station.
Shanghai is 1h behind Pyongyang. It is currently 4:01 AM in Pyongyang and 3:01 AM in Shanghai.
Pyongyang to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Dandong station.
There are 1401+ hotels available in Shanghai.
What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and Shanghai, China?
You can take a train from Pyongyang to South Shaanxi Road via Dandong, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 20h 18m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–1,900
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Pyongyang to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- 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 Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,100
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥75–85
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥55–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥26–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dandong to Dalian South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–100
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dandong to Dalian South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–100
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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