Erlian - Ulaanbaatar Trains

Erlian - Ulaanbaatar trains numbered 4652/ 4654 in China and 33/ 34 in Mongolia have been in service again since early in 2024. They are running between Erlian Railway Station and Ulaanbaatar Railway Station, departing every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with the travel time of about 14-17 hours. On every Thursday and Sunday, train no. 686 also leaves from Ulaanbaatar to Erlian; on every Monday and Friday, train no. 685 runs for the return trip. 

Erlian - Ulaanbaatar Train

 (Last update on November 11, 2024)

Train No.	Departure Date	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
4652/ 33	Every Tue. & Sat.	17:10 - 10:25 +1	17H15M
685	Every Mon. & Fri.	17:10 - 10:25 +1	17H15M

 (Last update on November 11, 2024)

Train No.	Departure Days	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
34/ 4654	Every Mon. & Fri.	20:22 - 10:25 +1	14H3M
686	Every Thu. & Sun.	20:35 - 10:25 +1	13H50M

 Notes:
1. “+1” means the second day.
2. The time mentioned in the above table is the local time.
3. The timetable is only for reference.
 For Mongolia trains, only second class with 4 berths in each cabin are available, and the ticket fare is listed as below:
 

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper
Erlian - Ulaanbaatar by China Train
CNY 1,130 (USD 157)	CNY 791 (USD 110)
Erlian - Ulaanbaatar by Mongolian Train
-- -	CNY 845 (USD 118)

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Change Wheels before Passing the Border

1. Check if you need a visa or not to travel to Mongolia before taking the trains. If a visa is required, please make sure your visa for Mongolia is valid when passing through the China-Mongolia border.

2. When the train to Ulaanbaatar stops at Zamyn Uud in Mongolia, the Mongolia’s customs will take your passport away and return it with the entry stamp of Mongolia.

Erlian Railway Station is only 5 km (3 mi) away from China – Mongolia border. A taxi ride to the China National Gate scenic area costs about CNY10-15. In addition to the trains to/from Ulaanbaatar, it also operates trains to/from Moscow, the capital of Russia and Beijing, the capital of China. 
 

Located in the southwest of the city, Ulaanbaatar Railway Station is the largest railway station in Mongolia and the center of Mongolia’s railway network. It not only has trains to/from other places in the country, but also has several trains to/from Moscow in Russia and Beijing and Hohhot in China. There is a Mongolian Railway Museum outside the station and 6 trains are displayed in the open air for tourists to visit. From the station, there is city bus no. T4 to Genghis Khan's Square and buses no. 6 and 42 to Dragon Bus Terminal. 
 

Erlian is located in the north central part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northeast of China and borders Mongolia in the north. Due to its special geographical location, the National Gate and Boundary Tablet are unique tourist attractions here. One can also visit Erlian Dinosaur Geological Park, rich in dinosaur fossils. If you have enough time, you can go to Yulong Inn, Erlian Yanchi and Dongshan Cemetery.

 

As the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar is located in the north central part of the Mongolian Plateau. With a more than 300 years history, Ulaanbaatar is the political, economic, cultural, transportation, industrial, and technological center in Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar is a modern city and one of the youngest cities in the world.
 

The National Museum of Mongolia: It is the earliest and best preserved museum in Mongolia introducing the Mongolian culture, science and education from ancient times to this day.

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park: It is a good place for tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of Mongolia, especially grasslands. The best time to visit is July and August.

Bogd khaan Palace: It is in Tibetan style and displays the gorgeous costumes and daily necessities of the Mongolian nobles.

Zana Bazar Museum of Fine Art: It houses Mongolian art works from prehistoric to early 20th century. There are about 10,000 works including paintings and sculptures of Zana Bazar in the museum.
 

The best time to visit is from May to August, when it is not too cold. Even though, bring some warm clothes for night time because Ulaanbaatar belongs to continental climate and the temperature varies widely from day to night.
 

Mongolia’s currency is Tugrik (MNT). Shops and restaurants accept credit cards, and some stores accept Union Pay. Five star hotel include Best Western Premier Tuushin, The Corporate Hotel and Convention Center, The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower and so on. Other cheap hotels are available, but the facilities are not so complete. Take care of your belongings and do not go outside alone at night.
 

Sainshand: Gobi Desert;
Karakorum: Erdeni Dzu Monastery, ruins of the ancient town of Karakorum

See also Beijing to Erlian Train

Other International Trains between China and nearby Countries

K23/K24: Beijing - Ulaanbaatar	K27/K28: Beijing - Pyongyang	T8701/T8702: Nanning - Hanoi
4652/4653: Hohhot - Ulaanbaatar	Z5/Z6: Beijing - Hanoi	K9795/K9796: Urumqi - Almaty K9797/K9798: Urumqi - Astana
K19/K20 Beijing - Manzhouli - Moscow	K3/K4 Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Moscow	D87/D88: Kunming - Vientiane

 International railways under construction/planning from China to: