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How to get fromSouth Korea to Pyongyangby subway, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Subway, ferry, train

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    1. Take the subway from City Hall 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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Map of how to get from South Korea to Pyongyang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,659.9 km
  • Duration: 46h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from South Korea to Pyongyang. 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, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a subway from City Hall Station to Pyongyang via Cheongnyangni Station, Cheongnyangni Station, Donghae Station, Donghae, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, and Ussuriisk in around 3d 3h.

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