What is the cheapest way to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea?

The cheapest way to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea is to train and bus which costs $230 - $350 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea?

The fastest way to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea is to fly which takes 12h 40m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Ulan-Ude and North Korea?

No, there is no direct train from Ulan-Ude to North Korea. However, there are services departing from Ulan-Ude and arriving at Pyongyang via Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli, Harbin West, Shenyang North and Dandong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Ulan-Ude to North Korea?

The distance between Ulan-Ude and North Korea is 2030 km.

How long does it take to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea?

It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulan-Ude to North Korea train from?

Ulan-Ude to North Korea train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Ulan-Ude station.

Train or fly from Ulan-Ude to North Korea?

The best way to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea is to fly which takes 12h 40m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can train via Harbin, which costs $220 - $420 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Ulan-Ude and North Korea?

North Korea is 1h ahead of Ulan-Ude. It is currently 12:12 PM in Ulan-Ude and 1:12 PM in North Korea.

Where does the Ulan-Ude to North Korea train arrive?

Ulan-Ude to North Korea train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Zabaykalsk station.

Ulan-Ude to North Korea - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ulan-Ude to North Korea by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Ulan-Ude
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1. Fly from Ulan-Ude (UUD) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane UUD - FNJ
12h 40m
$174–554
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Chita 2train
2. Take the bus from Chita Bus station to Manzhoulibus
3. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbin Westtrain
4. Take the train from Harbin West to Tieling Westtrain
5. Take the train from Tieling West to Dandongtrain
6. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
2d 2h
$239–342
Train to Irkutsk Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk Pastrain
2. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane IKT - FNJ
21h 31m
$179–517
Train via Harbin
1. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Zabaykalsktrain
2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbin Westtrain
3. Take the train from Harbin West to Shenyang Northtrain
4. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
5. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain
2d 6h
$224–418
Train
1. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Pyongyangtrain 2
4d 14h

Ulan-Ude (UUD) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights

4Weekly Planes

14h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,030.1 km
Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Ulan-Ude, Russia and North Korea?

Aurora, Air Koryo, and four other airlines fly from Ulan-Ude (UUD) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ulan-Ude to Pyongyang via Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli, Harbin West, Shenyang North, Dandong, and Pyongyang in around 2d 6h.

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