There are 3 ways to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang by train or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Jinzhou Southtrain
- Take the train from Jinzhou South to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
21h 48m$379–464Fly
cheapest- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane XIY - FNJ
15h 45m$143–347Train via Qinhuangdao
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
29h 44m$211–345
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $140 - $350 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 15h 45m and costs $140 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Pyongyang. However, there are services departing from Fengcheng 5-lu and arriving at Pyongyang via Xi'an North, Jinzhou South, Dandong and Sinŭiju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Xi'an and Pyongyang is 2271 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang without a car is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs $370 - $470.
It takes approximately 21h 48m to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang, including transfers.
Xi'an to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs $370 - $470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 15h 45m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Xi'an. It is currently 4:35 AM in Xi'an and 5:35 AM in Pyongyang.
Xi'an to Pyongyang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinzhou South station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Pyongyang, North Korea?
You can take a subway from Fengcheng 5-lu to Pyongyang via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Jinzhou South, Dandong, and Sinŭiju in around 21h 48m. Alternatively, Air China and Hainan fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) twice a week.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–350
Train from Xi'an North to Jinzhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $105–115
- 1st Class Seat
- $170–190
- Business Class Seat
- $250–360
Train from Jinzhou South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $29–33
- 1st Class Seat
- $49–53
- Business Class Seat
- $70–100
Train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90–105
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $220–320
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
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