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How to get fromTaipei to Pyongyangby ferry, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Taipei to Pyongyang by ferry, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Taipei Harbor to Pingtan Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Pingtan Station to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain train
    32h 40m
    $487–676

  2. Fly, train, car ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane plane TPE - TAE
    2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Seoul Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Seoul Station to Yeongjong Stationtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Yeongjongdo to Wolmidocarferry car ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Port to Qinhuangdaoferry ferry
    6. Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain train
    2d 4h
    $362–781

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Keelung Port to Xiamen Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    46h 7m
    $383–574

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Daegu International Airport (TAE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,497.6 km
  • Duration: 32h 40m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Taipei to Pyongyang. However, you can take the subway to Tamsui, drive to Taipei Harbor, take the ferry to Pingtan Port, drive to Pingtan Station, take the train to Shanghai Hongqiao, take the train to Dandong, take the train to Sinŭiju, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Terminal 2 Station, walk to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) airport, fly to Daegu International Airport (TAE), take the taxi to Dongdaegu Station, take the train to Seoul Station, take the train to Yeongjong Station, drive to Yeongjongdo, take the car ferry to Wolmido, drive to Incheon Int'l Port, take the ferry to Qinhuangdao, drive to Shanhaiguan, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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