Shanghai - Hohhot Train

As of now, only one pair of normal trains are running daily between Shanghai Railway Station and Hohhot Railway Station, taking 25.5 – 26 hours. The distance is 2,620 kilometers (1,628 miles). Ticket fare for a soft sleeper is CNY 717.5 per person. 

For those who are pressed for time, flight is a good choice. Direct flights between the two cities take approximately 3 hours and ticket fare for an economy class seat can be low to CNY 500 or so in low season.
 (Last Update on Dec 16, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z268	14:49 - 16:58+	26h9m

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 (Last Update on Dec 16, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z267	10:51 - 12:21+	25h30m

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Note: The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page. 
 (Last Update on Dec 16, 2024)

Nos.	Deluxe Soft Sleeper	Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
Z268/Z267	CNY 1,330.5 / USD 184	CNY 717.5 / USD 99	CNY 464.5 / USD 64	CNY 254.5 / USD 35

 
For the sake of having a comfortable journey, passengers are advised to purchase a soft or hard sleeper and then they can lie down to rest, but sleeper tickets should be booked in advance as they are in great demands in most cases.

 Stopovers along the way:
Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Zaozhuang West, Tengzhou, Zoucheng, Yanzhou, Taishan, Jinan, Dezhou, Hengshui, Shijiazhuang North, Taiyuan, Jiaocheng, Wenshui, Fenyang, Lvliang, Liulin South, Wubu, Suide, Yulin, Shenmu West, Ordos, Baotou, Baotou East

 Currently, there is no bullet train between the two cities, but passengers can make a quick high speed train trip between Shanghai and Hohhot with a transit in Beijing. The duration will be reduced to 7.5 – 9 hours.

See detailed: 
Shanghai - Beijing Train
Beijing - Hohhot Train
  Nanjing
Known as the capital city of six or ten dynasties in ancient Chinese history, Nanjing is currently the capital city of Jiangsu Province and a hot tourist destination in China. When going to the city, tourists should not miss the Confucius Temple, Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty, Qinhuai River, and Nanjing City Wall, etc. The city can be easily reached by air, train, and long-distance bus. When traveling around, tourists can take city bus, metro or taxi.

 Jinan
As the capital city of Shandong Province, Jinan is known as the 'City of Springs'. Among all its attraction sites, Baotu Spring Park, Daming Lake Park, and Thousand-Buddha Mountain are highly recommended. If interested in natural and historical relics, tourists can visit Shandong Provincial Museum. Tourists can get to the city by air, train, or long-distance bus and travel around by city bus or taxi.

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