This train route connects the national capital with Hohhot, which is the capital of Inner Mongolia. The high-speed trains began operation on this route on December 30, 2019.After this high-speed train service began, the travel time between the two cities was shortened from 9hours to just 2½ hours.
Fifteen pairs of high-speed trains operate on this route and they are all G trains. There are also 13 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 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2403 | 07:22 | 10:09 | 2 h 47 min |
| G2483 | 12:59 | 15:26 | 2 h 27 min |
| G2427 | 17:00 | 19:32 | 2 h 32 min |
| G2431 | 18:00 | 20:34 | 2 h 34 min |
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 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2482 | 08:33 | 10:49 | 2 h 16 min |
| G2414 | 10:55 | 13:18 | 2 h 23 min |
| G2434 | 16:46 | 19:27 | 2 h 41 min |
| G2490 | 19:00 | 21:43 | 2 h 46 min |
Beijing to Hohhot High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥577.5 ($83) | ¥292 ($42) | ¥192.5 ($28) |
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 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| K395 | 10:51 | 21:36 | 10 h 45 min |
| Z283 | 11:07 | 20:41 | 9 h 34 min |
| Z179 | 21:04 | 06:14+1 | 9 h 10 min |
| K885 | 23:43 | 09:06+1 | 9 h 23 min |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
“+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
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 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z284 | 08:53 | 18:31 | 9 h 38 min |
| Z184 | 18:00 | 03:08+1 | 9 h 8 min |
| K574 | 22:30 | 09:01+1 | 10 h 31 min |
| K396 | 23:53 | 09:49+1 | 9 h 56 min |
Beijing to Hohhot Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥267.5($38) | ¥175 ($25) | ¥91 ($13) |
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.
