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

The cheapest way to get from Taiwan to North Korea is to car ferry and train which costs $380 - $600 and takes 46h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taiwan to North Korea is to ferry and train which takes 29h 8m and costs $440 - $700.

How far is it from Taiwan to North Korea?

The distance between Taiwan and North Korea is 3117 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 8m to get from Taiwan to North Korea, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Taiwan and North Korea?

North Korea is 1h ahead of Taiwan. It is currently 5:12 AM in Taiwan and 6:12 AM in North Korea.

Taiwan to North Korea - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Taiwan to North Korea by ferry, train, or car ferry

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Taipei Harbor to Pingtan Portferry
2. Take the train from Pingtan Station to Fuzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Fuzhou Station to Shenyang Southtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang South to Dandongtrain
5. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
29h 8m
$442–659
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Keelung Port to Xiamen Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
3. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dandongtrain
4. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
46h 15m
$383–584

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Distance: 3,117.4 km
Duration: 29h 8m

What companies run services between Taiwan and North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Taiwan to North Korea. However, you can drive to Taipei Harbor, take the ferry to Pingtan Port, drive to Pingtan Station, take the train to Fuzhou, walk to Fuzhou Station, take the train to Shenyang South, take the train to Dandong, take the train to Sinŭiju, take the train to Pyongyang, then drive to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MRT Songjiang Nanjing Station to Pyongyang via Keelung Station, Keelung Port, Xiamen Port, Zhenhai Road, Xiamen North station, Xiamen North, Shanghai Hongqiao, Dandong, and Pyongyang in around 46h 15m.

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