A remote control system and a remote control method for a magnetic capsule endoscope are provided. The remote control system includes a console and a computing terminal device. The console includes a base and one or more joysticks installed on the base, where the joysticks generate a first electrical signal according to a shaking operation. The computing terminal device converts the first electrical signal to a first control instruction and sends the first control instruction to an industrial personal computer of a controlled device through a telecommunication connection. The first control instruction instructs a drive mechanism of the controlled device to drive a magnetic moving component of the controlled device to perform a first motion. The magnetic moving component controls the movement of the magnetic capsule endoscope through a magnetic field of the controlled device when the first motion is performed.