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How to get fromShanghai to Chŏngjinby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Chŏngjin by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Beijingbus bus
    2. Take the train from Beijing to Jilintrain train
    3. Take the train from Jilin to Hunchuntrain train
    4. Drive from Hunchun to Khasancar car
    5. Drive from Tumangang to Chŏngjincar car
    33h 56m

  2. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Jilintrain train
    2. Take the train from Jilin to Hunchuntrain train
    3. Drive from Hunchun to Gvozdevocar car
    4. Take the train from Gvozdevo to Chŏngjintrain train 2
    41h 58m

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vladivostok (VVO)plane plane PVG - VVO
    2. Take the train from Ugolnaia to Ussuriisktrain train
    3. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Chŏngjintrain train
    27h 52m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Yanjibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yanji to Ussurijskbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Chŏngjintrain train 2
    2d 13h

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vladivostok (VVO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shanghai to Chŏngjin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,873 km
  • Duration: 33h 56m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Chŏngjin, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Shanghai to Chŏngjin. However, you can take the bus to Beijing, walk to Beijing, take the train to Jilin, take the train to Hunchun, drive to Khasan, take the line 446 train to Tumangang, then drive to Chŏngjin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanghai station to Chŏngjin via Jilin, Hunchun, and Gvozdevo in around 41h 58m.

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