There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Ulanqab by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Beijing North Station to Wulanchabu stationtrain Beijing North / ...
7h 56m¥723–800Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Beijingbus
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Jiningbus
25h 28m¥411–578Drive 1,532.7 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Ulanqabcar 1,532.7 km
16h 11m¥1,295–1,871Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ulanqab Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ulanqab Airport (UCB)plane SHA - UCB
6h 41m¥744–2,159Train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing Southtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Beijing North Station to Wulanchabu stationtrain Beijing North / ...
8h 34m¥717–809Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijingtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Beijing North Station to Wulanchabu stationtrain Beijing North / ...
15h 31m¥552–1,150Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane SHA - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Wulanchabu stationtrain
6h 24m¥1,959–2,614Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane PVG - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Wulanchabu stationtrain
6h 36m¥1,509–3,364
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ulanqab Airport (UCB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Ulanqab is to bus which costs ¥410 - ¥600 and takes 25h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Ulanqab is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Ulanqab. However, there are services departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Jining via Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Ulanqab station. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Wulanchabu station via Beijing South station and Beijing North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Shanghai and Ulanqab is 1658 km. The road distance is 1532.7 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Ulanqab without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs ¥700 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Shanghai to Ulanqab, including transfers.
Shanghai to Ulanqab bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai General station.
Shanghai to Ulanqab train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Ulanqab is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs ¥700 - ¥800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥410 - ¥600 and takes 25h 28m, you could also fly, which costs ¥700 - ¥2200 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Ulanqab, China?
You can take a train from Shanghai station to Wulanchabu station via Beijing South, Beijing South station, Xizhimen Station, and Beijing North Station in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanghai General to Jining via Beijing, Beijing, Beijing West, Beijing West Station, Liuliqiao, and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 25h 28m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ulanqab Airport via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,500
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,000
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Train from Shanghai station to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Beijing North Station to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–490
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Beijing North Station to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–490
Train from Beijing North Station to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–490
Train from Hohhot East to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Hohhot East to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai General to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–400
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Jining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–170
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Booking & Getting There
Shanghai to Ulanqab bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing station.
Shanghai to Ulanqab train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Ulanqab is 1533 km. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Shanghai to Ulanqab.
There are seven+ hotels available in Ulanqab.