What is the cheapest way to get from South Korea to North Korea?

The cheapest way to get from South Korea to North Korea is to subway and ferry and train which costs $230 - $490 and takes 46h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Korea to North Korea?

The fastest way to get from South Korea to North Korea is to subway and ferry and train which takes 46h 14m and costs $230 - $490.

How far is it from South Korea to North Korea?

The distance between South Korea and North Korea is 1665 km.

How long does it take to get from South Korea to North Korea?

It takes approximately 46h 14m to get from South Korea to North Korea, including transfers.

South Korea to North Korea - 2 ways to travel via train, subway, and ferry

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

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Subway, ferry, train
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1. Take the subway from City Hall Station to Incheon Stationsubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Port to Qinhuangdaoferry
3. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain
46h 14m
$235–485
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Donghae Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostokferry
3. Take the train from Vladivostok to Ussuriisktrain
4. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Pyongyangtrain 2
3d 3h

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Distance: 1,665.4 km
Duration: 46h 14m

What companies run services between South Korea and North Korea?

There is no direct connection from South Korea 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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