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Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Ulan-Ude and Ulaanbaatar takes 14h 59m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 59m
Duration
520 km
Distance
$75
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Ulan-Ude and Ulaanbaatar. The earliest departure is at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ulan-Ude is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Ulaanbaatar at 6:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 14h 59m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 14h 59m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 519.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 59m

What companies run services between Ulan-Ude, Russia and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Ulaanbaatar Railway operates a train from Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar once a week. Tickets cost $6–15 and the journey takes 14h 59m. Russian Railways (RZhD) also services this route once a week.

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