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How to get fromTokyo to Pyongyangby plane, bus, train, night train, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tokyo to Pyongyang by plane, bus, train, night train, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus, train

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    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane HND - DLC
    2. Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain train
    19h 12m
    $507–921

  2. Night train, ferry, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Tōkyō Station to Yonagonighttrain night train
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostokferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vladivostok to Ussuriisktrain train
    5. Take the train from Ussuriisk to Pyongyangtrain train 2
    4d 4h

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,222.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 12m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Pyongyang. However, you can take the train to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō, take the train to 羽田空港第1ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 1, walk to Tokyo International Airport (HND) airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), walk to Dalian Airport, take the line 2 subway to Youhao Square, walk to Dalian South, take the bus to Dandong, walk to Dandong, take the train to Sinŭiju, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tōkyō Station to Pyongyang via Yonago, Yonago, Sakaiminato, Sakaiminato, Donghae, Vladivostok, Vladivostok, and Ussuriisk in around 4d 4h.

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