Rome2Rio

How to get fromTaiyuan to Mongoliaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Mongolia

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Taiyuan to Mongolia by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane plane TYN - UBN
    2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $189–573

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taiyuan to Datong Xinnan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain train
    46h 35m
    $39–162

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Beijing Fengtaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal to Erenhotbus bus
    3. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain train
    32h 3m
    $203–307

  4. Drive  1,392 km

    1. Drive from Taiyuan to Ulaanbaatarcar car 1,392 km
    16h 57m
    $180–259

  5. Bus, train via Zamiin uud

    1. Take the bus from Taiyuan to Datong Xinnan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erenhottrain train 33
    4. Take the train from Zamyn Uud to Ulaanbaatartrain train 275 / ...
    34h 51m
    $172–277

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Taiyuan to Zhongweitrain train
    2. Take the train from Zhongwei to Jining Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Jining South Station to Erliantrain train
    4. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain train
    45h 11m
    $298–452

Taiyuan to Mongolia by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration45h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taiyuan to Mongolia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,259.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Mongolia?

You can take a train from Taiyuan to Ulaanbaatar via Zhongwei, Jining South Station, and Erlian in around 45h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.