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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Composite routes from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai

Cheapest
29 h 11 min
Car
2490 km.
from $136
Other
2 d 11 h 38 min
2224 km.
from $174.57
30 h
Train, Bus
2226 km.
from $204.39
10 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
2226 km.
from $330.28
11 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
2226 km.
from $388.88
9 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
2226 km.
from $388.21
35 h 6 min
2226 km.
from $237.75
42 h 35 min
2226 km.
from $146.67

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 10
Shenzhen Airlines
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Air China
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Cathay Pacific
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Korean Air
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Asiana Airlines
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China Southern Airlines
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9 Air Co Ltd
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Shanghai Airlines
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Hainan
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Air Travel
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Shenzhen Airlines
Website
7h 45m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$326.09–$597.83
Air China
Website
6h
Every day
$163.04–$597.83
Cathay Pacific
Website
8h 35m
Tuesday and Friday
$391.30–$706.52
Korean Air
Website
7h 5m
Every day
$282.61–$760.87
Asiana Airlines
Website
7h 45m
Wednesday and Friday
$315.22–$706.52
China Southern Airlines
Website
11h 30m
Thursday and Sunday
$380.43–$706.52
9 Air Co Ltd
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11h 40m
Thursday and Sunday
$380.43–$652.17
Shanghai Airlines
Website
8h 35m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$163.04–$521.74
Hainan
Website
5h 50m
Every day
$304.35–$543.48
Air Travel
Website
9h 40m
Sunday
$108.70–$543.48
Train operators
Found: 6
China Railways G-Class
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China Railways D-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
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Ulaanbaatar Railway
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China Railways K-Class
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China Railways
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China Railways G-Class
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4h 35m
5 times a day
$76.09–$86.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways D-Class
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1h 6m
Every 3 hours
$9.24–$17.39
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways Z-Class
Website
1h 32m
Once daily
$5.98–$10.33
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
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3 times a week
$8.70–$67.01
+976-1900-1949
+976-1900-1949
[email protected]
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China Railways K-Class
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29h 28m
Once daily
$27.17–$70.65
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways
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25h 34m
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$130.43–$206.52
86-010-12306
86-010-12306
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Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
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China Bus Guide
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9h
4 times a day
$23.61
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai is to train which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $173.91 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar (State) and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai station. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Shanghai Station via Hohhot, Xizhimen Station and Beijing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (State) and Shanghai is 2265 km. The road distance is 2544.1 km.

How do I travel from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h and costs $108.70 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai train from?

Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

Train or fly from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $173.91 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 35h 6m.

Where does the Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai train arrive?

Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Hohhot Station.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai is 2544 km. It takes approximately 29h 2m to drive from Ulaanbaatar (State) to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 990+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $78.68 per night.
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