Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar

by Route or Car

Nepal Mongolia Kathmandu Ulaanbaatar

Cheapest

By car (4 094 km)

2 d 8 h 44 min

4094 km.

from $225

Other

Bus, Train

4 d 6 h 6 min

2917 km.

from $154.42

Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Website:

cathaypacific.com/

Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Khöshig

Ave. Duration:

17h 50m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$547.88–$1,019.32

Korean Air

Website:

koreanair.com/

Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Khöshig

Ave. Duration:

15h 40m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$637.07–$1,528.98

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:

(86)12306

Website:

12306.com/

Train from Lhasa to Zhongwei

Ave. Duration:

29h 42m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.13–$89.19

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:

+976-1900-1949

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ubtz.mn/

Train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatar

Ave. Duration:

36h 26m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$16.56–$152.90

China Railways

Phone:

86-010-12306

Website:

china-railway.com.cn/

Train from Zhongwei to Hohhot

Ave. Duration:

12h 48m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$14.02–$34.40

Train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatar

Ave. Duration:

36h 51m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$152.90–$242.09

Bus operators

Checi

Website:

checi.cn

Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa

Ave. Duration:

15h

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$40.14

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar is to drive and bus and train which costs $103.26 - $304.35 and takes 4 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar is to fly which takes 13h 39m and costs $489.13 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct flight between Kathmandu and Ulaanbaatar?

There are no direct flights between Kathmandu and Ulaanbaatar. The fastest has 1 change and takes 12h 50m and costs $478.26 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Kathmandu and Ulaanbaatar is 2945 km. The road distance is 4594.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar is 2h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 14:01 in Kathmandu and 16:16 in Ulaanbaatar.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar is 4594 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar.

Where can I stay near Ulaanbaatar?

There are 235+ hotels available in Ulaanbaatar. Prices start at $46.65 per night.

Book in Ulaanbaatar

Ramada by Wyndham Ulaanbaatar Citycenter Hotel

Peace Avenue 35/1, Bayangol District, 17th Khoroo Gandan, Ulaanbaatar

Comfy apartment in the heart of Ulaanbaatar

Prime Minister Tserendorj Street Building 45, 2nd floor, 6th apartment

Fine

8.7

Lotus Guesthouse

Apartment 15, Building 17, Baga Toiruu Street, Chingeltei District

Fine

8.8

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Choijin Lama Temple

The Choijin Lama Temple (Mongolian: Чойжин ламын сүм; Official name given by Manchu Qing Emperor Guangxu (1871 – 1908): Mongolian: Өршөөлийг хөгжүүлэгч сүм, :lang(mnc-Mong),:lang(dta-Mong),:lang(sjo-Mong)ᠥᠷᠥᠰᠢᠶᠡᠯ ᠢ ᠬᠥᠭᠵᠢᠭᠦᠯᠦᠭᠴᠢᠰᠦᠮ᠎ᠡ; Manchu: ᡤᠣᠰᡳᠨ ᠪᡝᠶᡝᠠᡩᠠᠪᡡᡥᡝᠵᡠᡴᡨᡝᡥᡝᠨ Gosimbin Jadenblh juktenen, Tibetan: བརྩེ་འཕེལ་གླིང་།།, ZYPY: Brtse'phel gling, English; Compassion Perfection Temple, Chinese:興仁寺) is a Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

Zaisan Memorial

47°53′3″N 106°54′57″E / 47°N 106°E / 47; 106

National Museum of Mongolia

The National Museum of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монголын Үндэсний музей) formerly known as the National Museum of Mongolian History (Mongolian: Монголын үндэсний түүхийн музей) is a history museum focusing on Mongolian history located in Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar. It characterizes itself as "a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, care and interpretation of the objects."

Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, previously anglicized as Ulan Bator, is the capital and most populous city of Mongolia. With a population of 1.6 million, it is the coldest capital city in the world by average yearly temperature. The municipality is located in north central Mongolia at an elevation of about 1300 m in a valley on the Tuul River. The city was founded in 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist monastic centre, changing location 28 times, and was permanently settled at its modern location in 1778.

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Two ways to Travel from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar

Transport providers

Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Korean Air

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Ulaanbaatar Railway

China Railways

Bus operators

Checi

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