China to North Korea · 1 border · Where else can you go from Qingdao?
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Scroll for the full route →Qingdao → Shenyang · about ~1h 10m in the air · ~€50–170
Shenyang → Pyongyang · about ~45m in the air · ~€35–120
Pyongyang → Hoemun · about ~50m in the air · ~€40–130
Qingdao (China) and Hoemun (North Korea) are 1,002 km (623 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Shenyang and Pyongyang: ~7h 15m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€125–420 per person. Without flying, it takes ~19h 10m by train and bus, via Dandong, Pyongyang and Chongjin. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~7h 15m door to door by flight, via Shenyang and Pyongyang, including time for changes and airports.
~€125–420 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Yes: by train and bus, via Dandong, Pyongyang and Chongjin, in ~19h 10m, for ~€40–140.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.