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Beijing - Baotou Train

Currently, about 10 pairs of high speed trains run between Beijing North Railway Station/Qinghe Railway Station and Baotou Railway Station/East Railway Station with a travel time of 3.5 - 4.5 hours. The 2nd class seat is CNY 232.5 - 268.5.

About 9 pairs of normal speed trains including overnight sleeper trains are running between Beijing and Baotou. The travel time varies from 10.5 - 16.5 hours. A hard sleeper costs CNY 102 - 148.5. They are running between Baotou Railway Station and Beijing Fengtai Railway Station/ Beijing West Railway Station, with some stop of a few minutes at Baotou East Railway Station.

High Speed Trains

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 3.5 - 4.5 hours

Operated at: Beijing North Railway Station/ Qinghe Railway Station, Baotou Railway Station/ Baotou East Railway Station

Major stations along the way: Xiahuayuan, Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou, Hohhot

Beijing to Baotou High Speed Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Nov 29, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2491	08:31 - 12:07	3h36m
D1071	08:49 - 12:37	3h48m
G2481	09:21 - 13:02	3h41m
D1077	11:31 - 15:13	3h42m
G2493	12:00 - 15:35	3h35m
G2483	13:40 - 17:15	3h35m
D1073	13:59 - 18:02	4h3m
G2495	17:00 - 20:17	3h17m
G2485	17:50 - 21:24	3h34m
D1075	18:46 - 22:38	3h52m

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Baotou to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Nov 29, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2492	07:32 - 10:49	3h17m
D1072	08:30 - 12:58	4h28m
G2482	09:36 - 12:53	3h17m
G2494	12:34 - 15:58	3h24m
D1074	13:16 - 17:34	4h18m
G2484	13:45 - 17:08	3h23m
D1078	16:01 - 20:17	4h16m
G2496	16:32 - 20:07	3h35m
G2486	17:46 - 21:20	3h34m
D1076	18:55 - 22:37	3h42m

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.

Beijing - Baotou High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Nov 29, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 765 - 807 USD 106 - 112	CNY 366 - 431 USD 51 - 60	CNY 232.5 - 268.5 USD 32 - 37

Normal Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 10.5 - 16.5 hours

Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station/ Beijing Fengtai Railway Station, Baotou Railway Station/ Baotou East Railway Station

Major stations along the way: Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou, Datong, Jining, Hohhot

Beijing to Baotou Normal Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Nov 29, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z351	03:42 - 14:16	10h34m
Z183	09:11 - 19:59	10h48m
K1177	10:05 - 23:26	13h21m
Z283	10:17 - 21:02	10h45m
Z337	11:05 - 22:18	11h13m
K1115	12:53 - 05:10+	16h17m
K89	20:18 - 08:33+	12h15m
K597	21:40 - 09:32+	11h52m
K885	23:58 - 11:27+	11h29m

Baotou to Beijing Normal Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Nov 29, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z284	08:09 - 18:56	10h47m
Z338	09:11 - 19:47	10h36m
Z352	11:26 - 22:55	11h29m
K598	16:48 - 04:28+	11h40m
Z184	17:02 - 03:23+	10h21m
K90	19:04 - 07:07+	12h3m
K1117	20:20 - 11:52+	15h32m
K1178	20:33 - 09:01+	12h28m
K886	21:18 - 09:01+	11h43m

Note: The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare of Beijing - Baotou Trains

(Last Update on Nov 29, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 285 - 415.5 USD 40 - 58	CNY 190 - 272.5 USD 26 - 38	CNY 102 - 148.5 USD 14 - 21

Running routes: Gaobeidian, Baoding, Dingzhou, Shijiazhuang North, Yangquan North, Taiyuan, Jiaocheng, Wenshui, Fenyang, Lvliang, Liulin South, Mizhi, Yulin, Ordos, Dongsheng West, Dalad West

Beijing – Baotou Train vs. Flight

High speed train runs faster, so it saves more time for travellers and the tickt price is cost-efficiency. It is the first-choice of most travelers.

Direct flights are available between the two cities, taking around 1.5 hours for a single trip. But counting in the travel time to/from the airport, the total travel time is no big difference from the high speed train travel time. Full price for an economy class seat is about CNY810 - 890 based on the different airports. Usually, when the airlines offer discounts, the ticket fare for an economy class seat may be low to CNY250 – CNY450.

Overnight sleeper trains are also good choices as they can save the day time and one-night hotel expenses. With a hard or soft sleeper, passengers can lie down to have a good rest as well. They are prefered by many budget travelers.

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- Last updated on Dec. 05, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Beijing - Baotou Train

Asked by Jessie from NEW ZEALAND | Aug. 14, 2020 01:04

Which train is better, the overnight train or high speed?

I would like to take a train from Beijing to Baotou,

Answers (1)

Answered by Eve from UK | Aug. 16, 2020 17:59

The high speed trains only take 3.5 or 4 hours, which take much shorter time. If you prefer the overnight train, train K41 20:45/ 09:02 +1 and K597 21:32/ 09:32 are all good choices, they save your day time and also can save one night’s hotel accommodation. The sleeper berth is highly recommended.

Asked by Jaycee from BRAZIL | Sep. 05, 2019 03:41

Train Z317/ Z318 Beijing to Baotou

Is Baotou the final stop of the train? I want to confirm it so I would not need to worry about checking the stations along the way.

Answers (1)

Answered by Nathan from SINGAPORE | Sep. 05, 2019 18:32

Yes, it is indeed the final stop! You can just get off at the last stop. Z types hardly delay so you will know when the scheduled arrival time is approaching. If you booked a sleeper bed, the staff will also come to you to exchange your boarding pass to remind you to get off at your stop.

Asked by Sinclair from PARAGUAY | Nov. 22, 2018 01:00

What does the mark "+" means in timetable?

The trains are very likely delayed?

Answers (1)

Answered by Warren from USA | Nov. 22, 2018 17:33

No, it only means the second day. If it is 8:00+, then the arrival time will be the second day of departure at 8am. However, yes, normal slow rides sometimes delays, but not always.