There are 6 ways to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang by train, plane, or bus
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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 49m$379–463Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane XIY - FNJ
9h 31m$143–467Train to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, fly to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Yuncheng Northtrain
- Fly from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)plane YCU - FNJ
14h 8m$144–480Train via Qinhuangdao
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Pyongyangtrain Beijing
29h 45m$211–330Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane XIY - SHE
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
16h 19m$381–689Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane XIY - DLC
- Take the bus from Dalian South to Dandongbus
- Take the train from Sinŭiju to Pyongyangtrain
17h 21m$361–543
Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which costs $140 - $470 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Pyongyang is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $140 - $470.
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 49m.
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 49m and costs $370 - $470.
It takes approximately 21h 49m 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 49m and costs $370 - $470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $470 and takes 9h 31m.
Pyongyang is 1h ahead of Xi'an. It is currently 10:39 AM in Xi'an and 11:39 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 49m. Alternatively, Air China, Air Koryo, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) 6 times a week.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Train from Xi'an North to Jinzhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $100–115
- 1st Class Seat
- $170–190
- Business Class Seat
- $250–360
Train from Jinzhou South to Dandong
- 2nd Class Seat
- $29–32
- 1st Class Seat
- $48–53
- Business Class Seat
- $70–100
Train from Xi'an North to Qinhuangdao Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $220–320
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian South to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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