Buses to Pyongyang
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Pyongyang, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang to Songnim-ni | North Korea | 32 km (20 mi) | about 49 min |
| Pyongyang to Namp’o | North Korea | 45 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Pyongyang to Sunch’ŏn | North Korea | 47 km (29 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Pyongyang to Paek'ak | North Korea | 49 km (31 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Pyongyang to Chaeryŏng-ni | North Korea | 56 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Pyongyang to Sariwŏn-si | North Korea | 59 km (36 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Pyongyang to Kaech’ŏn | North Korea | 75 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Pyongyang to Ŭllyul | North Korea | 76 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Pyongyang to Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | North Korea | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Pyongyang to Tŏkch’ŏn | North Korea | 91 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Pyongyang to Haeju | North Korea | 111 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Pyongyang to Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | North Korea | 119 km (74 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Pyongyang to Hamhŭng | North Korea | 182 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Pyongyang to Hŭngnam | North Korea | 185 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Pyongyang to Kaesŏng | North Korea | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Pyongyang to Wŏnsan | North Korea | 146 km (91 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Pyongyang to Chongjin | North Korea | 458 km (285 mi) | about 8 h 28 min |
| Pyongyang to Sinŭiju | North Korea | 166 km (103 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.