China to North Korea · 1 border · Where else can you go from Shijiazhuang?
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Scroll for the full route →Shijiazhuang → Beijing · about 1h 5m · ~€8–25
Beijing → Pyongyang · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–180
Pyongyang → Hoemun · about ~50m in the air · ~€40–130
Shijiazhuang (China) and Hoemun (North Korea) are 1,349 km (838 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via Beijing and Pyongyang: ~7h 15m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€108–335 per person. Without flying, it takes ~23h 35m by train and bus, via Beijing, Pyongyang and Chongjin. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~7h 15m door to door by train and flight, via Beijing and Pyongyang, including time for changes and airports.
~€108–335 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 Beijing, Pyongyang and Chongjin, in ~23h 35m, for ~€55–200.
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.