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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Ulaanbaatarby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Ulaanbaatar by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane plane SGN - UBN
    2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $333–549

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Beijing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal to Erenhotbus bus
    4. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain train
    4d 4h
    $465–694

  3. Drive 5,074.7 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Ulaanbaatarcar car 5,074.7 km
    2d 16h
    $654–944

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,141.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City to Ulaanbaatar. However, you can fly to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) then take the taxi to Ulaanbaatar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ulaanbaatar via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, Keyilu, Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal, Erenhot, and Erlian in around 4d 4h.

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