There is 1 way to get from Shanghai to North Korea by train
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The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to North Korea is to train which costs $260 - $320 and takes 22h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to North Korea is to train which takes 22h 29m and costs $260 - $320.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to North Korea. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Pyongyang via Shanghai Hongqiao and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
The distance between Shanghai and North Korea is 2345 km.
It takes approximately 22h 29m to get from Shanghai to North Korea, including transfers.
Shanghai to North Korea train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
North Korea is 1h ahead of Shanghai. It is currently 10:35 AM in Shanghai and 11:35 AM in North Korea.
Shanghai to North Korea train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dandong station.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and North Korea?
You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Pyongyang via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Dandong, and Pyongyang in around 22h 29m.
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- $220–250
- Business Class Seat
- $330–460
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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