There are 3 ways to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang by train, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
21h 52m$261–311Fly
cheapest- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane PVG - FNJ
15h 7m$108–279Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
- Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
32h 30m$211–265
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $100 - $280 and takes 15h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 15h 7m and costs $100 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Pyongyang via Shanghai Hongqiao and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
The distance between Shanghai and Pyongyang is 2339 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 21h 52m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 21h 52m to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Shanghai to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Pyongyang is to train which takes 21h 52m and costs $260 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 15h 7m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Shanghai. It is currently 3:57 AM in Shanghai and 4:57 AM in Pyongyang.
Shanghai to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dandong station.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Pyongyang via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Dandong in around 21h 52m. Alternatively, Air China, S7 Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 4 times a week.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- airkoryo.com.kp
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- $220–250
- Business Class Seat
- $330–470
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Dandong to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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