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How to get fromSeoul to North Koreaby subway, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Subway, ferry, train

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    1. Take the subway from Yongsan Station to Incheon Stationsubway subway 1
    2. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Port to Qinhuangdaoferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain train
    46h 7m
    $234–475

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Donghae Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostokferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vladivostok to Ussuriisktrain train
    4. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Pyongyangtrain train 2
    3d 3h

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  • Distance: 1,659.9 km
  • Duration: 46h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Seoul to North Korea. However, you can take the subway to Incheon Station, drive to Incheon Int'l Port, take the ferry to Qinhuangdao, drive to Qinhuangdao, take the train to Shanhaiguan, take the train to Pyongyang, then drive to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a subway from City Hall Station to Pyongyang via Cheongnyangni Station, Cheongnyangni Station, Donghae Station, Donghae, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, Ussuriisk, and Pyongyang in around 3d 3h.

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