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Shangri-La, China → Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar

Composite routes from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar

Cheapest
2 d 4 h 29 min
Car
3496 km.
from $192
Other
16 h 42 min
Train, Plane
2316 km.
from $533.24
4 d 9 h 14 min
2315 km.
from $251.58
2 d 22 h 4 min
2316 km.
from $271.61
4 d 52 min
Bus, Train
2316 km.
from $439.14
3 d 1 h 23 min
Train, Bus
2315 km.
from $216.85

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Air China
Website
MIAT
Website
Air China
Website
17h 58m
Every day
$279.90–$954.19
MIAT
Website
12h 20m
Thursday and Sunday
$496.18–$954.19
Train operators
Found: 6
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
10h 31m
Once daily
$127.23–$146.31
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
Website
1h 20m
3 times a day
$7.00–$10.81
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
34h 17m
Twice daily
$39.44–$108.14
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
15h 15m
3 times a week
$10.81–$80.94
+976-1900-1949
+976-1900-1949
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways K-Class
Website
33h 35m
Once daily
$34.35–$89.06
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways
Website
16h 50m
Twice a week
$127.23–$203.56
86-010-12306
86-010-12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
Qichezhan
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
Qichezhan
Website
24h
3 times a week
$87.40
China Bus Guide
Website
9h
4 times a day
$28.56
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar is to train and bus which costs $97.83 - $239.13 and takes 3 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $358.70 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct train between Shangri-La and Ulaanbaatar?

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Ulaanbaatar via Lijiang, Kunming, Huangchuan, Hohhot East and Hohhot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 9h.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Shangri-La and Ulaanbaatar is 2593 km. The road distance is 3664.6 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar without a car is to train and bus via Daxing which takes 2 days 22h and costs $195.65 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar?

It takes approximately 16h 42m to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar train from?

Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.

Train or fly from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $358.70 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $92.39 - $315.22 and takes 4 days 9h.

Where does the Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar train arrive?

Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Ulaanbaatar is 3665 km. It takes approximately 42h 53m to drive from Shangri-La 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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