There are 6 ways to get from Jinan to Baotou by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jinan to Beijing Southtrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Beijing North Station to Baotou Stationtrain Beijing North
7h 47m¥491–541Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Beijingbus
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Baotoubus
17h 44m¥312–429Drive 972.5 km
- Drive from Jinan to Baotoucar 972.5 km
10h 27m¥822–1,187Fly to Baotou Donghe Airport
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV)plane TNA - BAV
8h 23m¥555–2,870Train via Cangzhou
- Take the train from Jinan to Cangzhoutrain
- Take the train from Cangzhou to Beijingtrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Baotoutrain
12h 16m¥348–778Line 2 bus, fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airportbus
- Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane TNA - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Baotoutrain
6h 45m¥443–2,480
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jinan to Baotou is to bus which costs ¥310 - ¥430 and takes 17h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Jinan to Baotou is to line 2 bus and fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥440 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Jinan to Baotou. However, there are services departing from Jinan Bus Terminal and arriving at Baotou via Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Baotou station. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at Baotou Station via Beijing South station and Beijing North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Jinan and Baotou is 1074 km. The road distance is 972.5 km.
The best way to get from Jinan to Baotou without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ¥490 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Jinan to Baotou, including transfers.
Jinan to Baotou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Jinan Bus Terminal station.
Jinan to Baotou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Jinan station.
The best way to get from Jinan to Baotou is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ¥490 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥310 - ¥430 and takes 17h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ¥550 - ¥2900 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Jinan, China and Baotou, China?
You can take a train from Jinan to Baotou via Beijing South, Beijing South station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North Station, and Baotou Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Baotou via Beijing, Jianguomen Station, Military Museum Station, Liuliqiao East, and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 17h 44m.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,300
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport via Xilinhot
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,800
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport via Chifeng
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
Flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–3,000
Train from Jinan to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–210
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥310–340
- Business Class Seat
- ¥450–650
Train from Beijing North Station to Baotou Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–250
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥180–250
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Booking & Getting There
Jinan to Baotou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing station.
Jinan to Baotou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinan to Baotou is 972 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Jinan to Baotou.
There are 15+ hotels available in Baotou.





