There are 4 ways to get from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou by taxi, plane, train, 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.
Taxi, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi
- Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane UBN - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Baotoutrain
4h 44m¥1,089–4,873Drive 1,024.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ulaanbaatar to Baotoucar 1,024.2 km
15h 38m¥856–1,236Train
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
- Take the train from Hohhot to Baotoutrain
26h 44m¥1,252–1,846Train via Baiyinchagan
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Baiyinchagantrain
- Take the train from Baiyinchagan to Hohhot Stationtrain
- Take the train from Hohhot to Baotoutrain
27h 50m¥2,037–2,946
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥1000 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Baotou via Hohhot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.
The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Baotou is 1086 km. The road distance is 1024.2 km.
The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou without a car is to train which takes 26h 44m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou, including transfers.
Ulaanbaatar to Baotou train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.
Ulaanbaatar to Baotou train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Hohhot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Baotou is 1024 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou.
There are 11+ hotels available in Baotou.
What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Baotou, China?
You can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Baotou via Hohhot and Baotou in around 26h 44m.
- Website
- miat.com
Flights from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,600
- Website
- aeromongolia.mn
Flights from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,300
Train from Hohhot East to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥75–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–140
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Hohhot East to Baotou
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- Hard Seat
- ¥26–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–120
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- Hard Seat
- ¥26–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–120
Train from Hohhot East to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–200
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥95–800
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ¥280–340
- Sitting coach
- ¥95–120
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥170–210
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥28–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Baiyinchagan
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Baiyinchagan to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥28–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Hohhot to Baotou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
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