This train route connects the national capital with Hohhot, which is the capital of Inner Mongolia. After this high-speed train service began, the travel time between the two cities was shortened from 9 hours to just 2½ hours.
36 pairs of high-speed trains operate on this route and they are all G trains. There are also 21 pairs of normal-speed trains in service.
Beijing–Hohhot High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 529kilometers (329 miles)
- Terminals: Beijing North Railway Station, Qinghe Railway Station, Hohhot Railway Station, Hohhot East Railway Station
- Duration: 2½ hours
- Main stops: Beijing, Zhangjiakou, Hohhot
Beijing to Hohhot High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1023 | 06:41 | 09:09 | 2h 28m |
| G2459 | 07:26 | 09:59 | 2h 33m |
| G1005 | 11:09 | 13:55 | 2h 46m |
| G2467 | 13:15 | 15:42 | 2h 27m |
| G2473 | 16:45 | 18:58 | 2h 13m |
| G2475 | 20:00 | 22:18 | 2h 18m |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Hohhot to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1002 | 07:01 | 09:47 | 2h 46m |
| G2492 | 08:34 | 10:50 | 2h 16m |
| G2462 | 10:15 | 12:31 | 2h 16m |
| G2494 | 14:21 | 16:47 | 2h 26m |
| G2476 | 17:58 | 20:35 | 2h 37m |
| G1076 | 19:55 | 22:31 | 2h 36m |
Beijing to Hohhot High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$96 (CNY663.5) | US$51 (CNY348) | US$32 (CNY220.5) |
Beijing–Hohhot Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Hohhot Railway Station, Hohhot East Railway Station
- Duration: 9½–11 hours
- Main stops: Beijing, Zhangjiakou, Datong, Hohhot
Beijing to Hohhot Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| K55 | 02:48 | 12:17 | 9h 29m |
| Z337 | 11:30 | 20:32 | 9h 2m |
| K41 | 20:45 | 06:36 (next day) | 9h 51m |
| Z179 | 21:04 | 06:16 (next day) | 9h 12m |
| K89 | 22:17 | 07:41 (next day) | 9h 24m |
| K885 | 23:58 | 09:20 (next day) | 9h 22m |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via ourChina Highlights train ticket service.
Hohhot to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z180 | 00:36 | 09:55 | 9h 19m |
| Z352 | 12:26 | 22:01 | 9h 35m |
| K598 | 19:39 | 04:28 (next day) | 8h 49m |
| K264 | 22:15 | 08:21 (next day) | 10h 6m |
| K574 | 22:39 | 09:01 (next day) | 10h 22m |
| K396 | 23:59 | 09:49 (next day) | 9h 50m |
Beijing to Hohhot Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$34 (CNY233) | US$22 (CNY152) | US$13 (CNY86) |
Beijing to Hohhot-Should You Travel on a Normal-Speed or High-Speed Train?
It is better to take a high-speed train for the following reasons:
- Faster: As their names suggest, high-speed trains are much faster than normal-speed trains. G trains reach a speed of 350 kph (217 mph)while the normal-speed trains (K/T/Z) reach 160 kph (99 mph).
This means, as you can see from the schedules, the duration of a high-speed train journey is about 7 hours shorter than that of a normal-speed train. - More comfortable: G trains, with some of the most advanced facilities in the world, are more stable and quieter. All of the high-speed trains are air-conditioned and non-smoking.
- Economic ticket price: The price of a second-class seat ticket is 28USD. Usually, for the same train route, the second-class fare on high-speed trains is close to the soft sleeper fare on normal-speed trains.
However, on this route, the price of a second-class seat is much cheaper than a soft sleeper and is closer in price to a hard sleeper.
