What is the cheapest way to get from Xining to Mongolia?

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Mongolia is to train which costs $30 - $190 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining to Mongolia?

The fastest way to get from Xining to Mongolia is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 16m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Mongolia?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Mongolia. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Ulaanbaatar via Jining South Station and Erlian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Xining to Mongolia?

The distance between Xining and Mongolia is 1374 km. The road distance is 1865.3 km.

How do I travel from Xining to Mongolia without a car?

The best way to get from Xining to Mongolia without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 43m and costs $160 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Xining to Mongolia?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Xining to Mongolia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Mongolia train from?

Xining to Mongolia train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Mongolia?

The best way to get from Xining to Mongolia is to fly which takes 18h 36m and costs $400 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Erenhot, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Xining to Mongolia train arrive?

Xining to Mongolia train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jining South station.

Can I drive from Xining to Mongolia?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Mongolia is 1865 km. It takes approximately 25h 8m to drive from Xining to Mongolia.

Where can I stay near Mongolia?

There are 299+ hotels available in Mongolia.

Xining to Mongolia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Xining 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.

Fly Xining to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane XNN - UBN
2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi
8h 16m
$207–671
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Hohhottrain
3. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
2d 12h
$34–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Yinchuan Traveling Bus Station to Hohhotbus
4. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erenhottrain 33
5. Take the train from Zamyn Uud to Ulaanbaatartrain 275 / ...
44h 43m
$164–290
Drive 1,865.3 km
1. Drive from Xining to Ulaanbaatarcar 1,865.3 km
25h 8m
$241–347
Fly Xining to Mörön Airport
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Mörön Airport (MXV)plane XNN - MXV
18h 36m
$405–1,306
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane LHW - UBN
4. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi
10h 40m
$473–996
Train via Erenhot
1. Take the train from Xining to Jining Southtrain
2. Take the train from Jining South Station to Erliantrain
3. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain
2d
$172–328

Xining (XNN) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Xining to Mongolia.

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Distance: 1,373.7 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Mongolia?

Air China, Hunnu Air LLC, and two other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Mörön Airport (MXV) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Ulaanbaatar via Jining South Station and Erlian in around 2d.

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