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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar

Composite routes from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar

Cheapest
39 h 57 min
Car
3492 km.
from $192
Other
3 d 12 h 57 min
Bus, Train
2410 km.
from $141.75
45 h 14 min
Train, Bus
2408 km.
from $523.57
22 h 19 min
Taxi, Plane
2410 km.
from $527.39
17 h 50 min
Train, Plane
2410 km.
from $422.09
2 d 1 h 53 min
Bus, Train
2410 km.
from $395.43
2 d 7 h 41 min
2406 km.
Select a ticket
3 d 8 h 44 min
Bus, Train
2410 km.
from $220.03

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
17h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22
Plane from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

MIAT

Website:
miat.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$423.91–$815.22
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Khöshig
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$652.17

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Kunming to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$119.57
Train from Xian North to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$40.22
Train from Dali to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Beijing North Station to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$30.43

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.76–$97.83

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kunming to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
34h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:
+976-1900-1949
Email:
Website:
ubtz.mn/
Train from Zamyn Uud to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$69.15
Train from Hohhot Station to Choir
Ave. Duration:
31h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$130.43
Train from Choir to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.48–$13.04
Train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
36h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$130.43

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Yinchuan to Jining
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$30.43

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Yinchuan to Jining
Ave. Duration:
10h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$30.43

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$173.91
Train from Zamyn Uud to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$173.91
Train from Jining South Station to Erlian
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Lanzhou West to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
19h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$35.87
Train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
36h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$206.52

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal to Erenhot
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.40
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.26
Bus from Beijing Xinfadi to Erenhot
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.82
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar is to bus and train which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 3 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 15h 48m and costs $250 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Lijiang and Ulaanbaatar is 2480 km. The road distance is 3495.7 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar without a car is to train and bus which takes 45h 14m and costs $315.22 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar?

It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

Train or fly from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 15h 48m and costs $250 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 7h.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar is 3496 km. It takes approximately 40h 22m to drive from Lijiang to Ulaanbaatar.

Where can I stay near Ulaanbaatar?

There are 234+ hotels available in Ulaanbaatar. Prices start at $48.14 per night.
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