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Ulaanbaatar – Hohhot Trains

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, while Hohhot is the capital city of a province in China, named Inner Mongolia. In terms of name, Mongolia and Inner Mongolia are not far apart, but if you take a train, it will take almost 26 hours.

Besides Beijing, Hohhot is also one of the popular entry city for visitors who finish their tour in Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar and Hohhot are all modern international city with rich grassland features, they attract large numbers of travelers every year.

Among the famous route Trans Mongolia, there is one train running between Ulaanbaatar and Hohhot, it is train 34/ 33. The running distance is 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) and train duration takes about 25.5 hours. Train 34 departs from Ulaanbaatar on every Monday and Friday, it passes by Ulaanbaatar(Ulan Bator), Choir, Sainshand, Dzamyn-ude, Erlian, Jining South, Hohhot, and vice versa. Dzamyn-ude and Erlian, are two border city, trains will stop in these two cities for a long time to change the gauge of the wheels to meet the standard of another countries. Passengers can exchange unused money in the shop at the station.

Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Train Schedule

(Last Update on November 13, 2024)

Train No.	Stations	Arrival	Departure
34	Ulaanbaatar	---	20:22
	Choir	00:42+1	01:00
	Saynshand	04:23	04:54
	Zamyn-Uud	08:30	10:00
4654/4651	Erlian	10:25	13:45
	Jining South	19:26	19:46
	Hohhot	21:23	---

Hohhot to Ulaanbaatar Train Schedule

(Last Update on November 13, 2024)

Train No.	Stations	Arrival	Departure
4652/4653	Hohhot	---	21:59
	Jining South	23:45	00:01 +1
	Erlian	05:26	17:10
33	Zamyn-Uud	17:35	21:30
	Saynshand	01:05+2	01:45
	Choir	05:19	05:50
	Tsagaan khyar	08:44	08:52
	Amgalan	10:08	10:12
	Ulaanbaatar	10:05	---

Note: All times are local times. The trains have different train number in Mongolia and China, but they are the same train.

Ticket Price of Ulaanbaatar - Hohhot

Train Type	Normal trains
Running Distance	1,200km
Ticket Price	Second Class Sleeper	China trains: USD 169 Mongolia trains: USD 182
Ticket Price	First Class Sleeper	China trains: USD 245
Departure	Mon, Fri

Things to Do in Hohhot

Hohhot has a long history and splendid culture. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, it is the frontier of intersection, collision and integration of nomadic civilization and farming civilization. Nowadays, it becomes a modern city standing at the north of China.

Dazhao Temple - A Tibetan Buddhist temple, it is the landmark of Hohhot. It is not only a Buddhist holy land, but also a famous tourist attraction, famous for its architecture, precious cultural relics and works of Art. The visit takes one or two hours.

Singing Sand Ravine - The first desert resort in China, three hours’ drive from Hohhot. When the sand is dry, tourists climb the rope ladder or take the cable car to the top of Yinken sand dune and slide down. The sand dune will make a roar, which is light like the croak of a frog, or heavy like the roar of a car, something more like a fiery symphony. More than 500 camels are here, and there are many other amusement projects, it is good place for all visitors, especially for families with children. The annual International Photography festival is in every July, which attracts photographers from all over the world.

Xilamuren Grassland – It means "Yellow River" in Mongolian, is 100 kilometers away from Hohhot in the north, 2 hours’ drive is needed. The grand Nadam Festival will be held here in every July, horse racing, wrestling and archery are the "three arts of men" of Mongolian, visitors can enjoy the hospitality of Mongolia people.

There are many other highlights in or around Hohhot, if you would like to pay a visit here, please read more itineraries here.

Other International Trains between China and nearby Countries

K23/K24: Beijing - Ulaanbaatar	K27/K28: Beijing - Pyongyang	T8701/T8702: Nanning - Hanoi
K3/K4 Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Moscow	Z5/Z6: Beijing - Hanoi	K9795/K9796: Urumqi - Almaty K9797/K9798: Urumqi - Astana
K19/K20 Beijing - Manzhouli - Moscow	D87/D88: Kunming - Vientiane

International railways under construction/planning from China to:

- Last updated on Nov. 13, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Ulaanbaatar – Hohhot Trains

Asked by Noramry Mohamad from MALAYSIA | Nov. 23, 2024 09:26

Train from Ulaanbataar to Hohhot or Beijing

Hi. I will spend in Ulaanbataar from 11-13 January 2025 and I will going back to Beijing from Ulaanbataar on 13th January 2025. The question is :

How much the fix train ticket price for this route? Because, I saw a different price with different blog.

Where and when I must buy the ticket train?

Thanks for your cooperation.

Answers (3)

Answered by Candice | Nov. 25, 2024 00:47

Ulaanbataar to Hohhot train costs $110 for second class and $165 for first class. From Hohhot to Beijing, it costs CNY 189-209 for second class seat. No train from Ulanbataar to Beijing. You can buy the ticket on 2F of Ulaanbataar Railway Station.

Answered by Noramry Mohamad | Nov. 25, 2024 06:36

Thanks for your answer. One more question. How many days early I must going to Ulaanbataar train station to buy the ticket? For example, I need to ride a ride on 13th January 2025. So, when I must come to counter to buy the ticket?

Answered by Janice | Nov. 25, 2024 17:59

From someone's share, she bought the ticket on the same day but I'm not sure if it was in the off season. You can also book online in advance, just search it on the internet.

Asked by Tine | Oct. 23, 2024 07:29

Ulaanbaatar to Beijing via Hohhot

If I wish to travel by train to Beijing from Ulaanbaatar do I need to spend a night in Hohhot or are there any overnight trains going to Beijing?

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Oct. 23, 2024 19:53

The last train from Hohhot Railway Station to Beijing is at 20:06 and arrives at Beijing at 22:37.

Asked by Luke Stevens from CHINA | Sep. 20, 2024 20:08

Do I need a return ticket and booked accommodation in Ulaanbaatar

I am travelling to Erenhot by train on Tuesday from Beijing. I will organise accommodation in Erenhot so I can buy a train ticket to Ulaanbaatar. I wish to stsy for approx 5 days. I havernt decided whether to catch the train back or fly. Do I need proof of a ticket leaving Ulaanbaatar? I was also going to book accommodation once I have confirmed a ticket on the train.

Answers (2)

Answered by Marcy | Sep. 22, 2024 23:14

You didn't mention your nationality. There are different requirements on the tourist visa, visa on arrival and e-visa for different countries.

Answered by Luke Stevens | Sep. 23, 2024 22:33

I am from Australia and have an Australian passport.

Asked by Masakazu from JAPAN | Aug. 17, 2024 01:28

Depparture date from Hohhot to Ulaanbaatar

I try to go from Beijin to Ulaanbaatar by rail or bus. I understand Beijing to Ulaanbaatar is not available now, but I can go from Hohhot. I could understand it departs from Ulaanbaatar on Mon. & Fri. When the train departs from Hohhot?
And can I buy ticket at Hohhot even on Saturday/Sunday?

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Aug. 19, 2024 18:10

The train departs from Hohhot at 21:59 on Monday and Fridays.
You can buy on Sunday and Saturday and the ticketing time is 14:00 - 18:00 daily.

Asked by Giorgio from ITALY | Aug. 15, 2024 09:05

In order to get a ticket from Hohhot to UB should I arrive at the Hohhot station very early?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Aug. 15, 2024 19:31

As I know, the ticket are not hard to get if you will not travel on public holidays. But I still recommend to obtain the ticket early enough to ensure a smooth trip.