Only one pair of high-speed trains and three pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Xi'an and Hohhot. The journey duration is about 14 hours for normal trains and 8.5 hours for high-speed trains.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,064-1,137 kilometers (661-706 miles)
- Terminals: Xi'an South Railway Station, Hohhot East Railway Station / Hohhot Railway Station
- Duration: 13-15 hours
- Main stops: Yan'an, Baotou
Xi'an to Hohhot Train Schedules
(Updated on May 30th, 2023)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K998 | 07:51 | 21:42 | 13h 51m |
K692 | 19:16 | 08:11 (next day) | 12h 55m |
K656 | 20:00 | 09:32 (next day) | 13h 32m |
D778 | 22:45 | 07:07 (next day) | 8h 22m |
- Please note: 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 Xi'an Train Schedules
(Updated on May 30th, 2023)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K655 | 08:04 | 21:45 | 13h 41m |
D777 | 08:46 | 16:18 | 7h 32m |
K691 | 17:50 | 07:00 (next day) | 13h 10m |
K1673 | 22:05 | 10:33 (next day) | 12h 28m |
Xi'an to Hohhot Train Ticket Fares
For Normal-Speed Trains
Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
---|---|---|
US$51 (CNY360.5) | US$33 (CNY232.5) | US$20 (CNY135.5) |
For High-Speed Trains
Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Second Class |
---|---|---|
US$77 (CNY543) | US$61 (CNY429) | US$37 (CNY255) |
Travel Tips
There are no direct high-speed trains between Xi'an and Hohhot. If you want to shorten the journey duration on the train, you can consider transferring in Beijing.
Take a high-speed train from Xi'an to Beijing and then a high-speed train from Beijing to Hohhot. The total journey duration will be about 7 to 8 hours.
You can also consider taking a flight between Xi'an and Hohhot. In the shoulder season, one pair of flights operates between Xi'an and Hohhot every day and each flight takes 2 hours.
The full airfare is about 1,050 CNY. We recommend you check for discounts or book your flight tickets as early as possible so that you can save some money.
Station Information
These are the distances to the city center from the following stations in Xi'an:
- It is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Xi'an Railway Station to the city center.
- It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Xi'an South Railway Station to the city center.
The following public buses operate to Xi'an South Railway Station: 340, 735, 920, and 953.