Beijing - Ulaanbaatar Trains: K23/ K24
Train No.: Beijing → Ulaanbaatar (Ulan Bator): K23 in China, 023 in Mongolia; Ulaanbaatar→ Beijing: K24 in China, 024 in Mongolia
Duration: 31 hours and 8 minutes (K23); 31 hours and 5 minutes (K24)
Passing by: China and Mongolia via Trans-Siberian Railway
Distance: 1,553 kilometers (965 miles)
Operator: China Beijing Railway Bureau, Ulaanbaatar Railway Bureau
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Map of Beijing - Ulaanbaatar Trains K23/K24 |
Departure Dates from Beijing (2019 - 2020)
Period | Departure Days |
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June 4, 2019 - June 16, 2019 | Tuesday |
June 17, 2019 - October 7, 2019 | Monday, Tuesday |
October 8, 2019 - May 26, 2020 | Tuesday |
Kind Reminder: This was the previous departure schedule of 2019-2020. Due to the hit of Covid-19, the train does not run currently.
(Last update on Dec 25th, 2019) Beijing to Ulaanbaatar Train Schedule: K23
Stations | Arrival | Departure |
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Beijing | --- | 07:27 |
Shalingzi West | 10:40 | 10:50 |
Jining South | 15:27 | 15:43 |
Zhurihe | 18:03 | 18:05 |
Erlian | 20:18 | 00:59+1 |
Zamyn-Uud | 01:25 | 02:40 |
Sainshand | 06:15 | 06:50 |
Choir | 10:13 | 10:30 |
Ulaanbaatar | 14:35 | --- |


Please make sure your visa for Mongolia is valid when passing through the China-Mongolia border.
Ulaanbaatar to Beijing Train Schedule: K24
Stations | Arrival | Departure |
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Ulaanbaatar | --- | 07:30 |
Choir | 11:20 | 11:35 |
Sainshand | 14:47 | 15:20 |
Zamyn-Uud | 18:50 | 20:35 |
Erlian | 21:00 | 02:00+1 |
Zhurihe | 04:07 | 04:09 |
Jining South | 06:37 | 06:55 |
Shalingzi West | 11:09 | 11:15 |
Beijing | 14:35 | --- |
Note:
1. "+1" indicates the second day;
2. The above timetable is for reference only. The one at railway stations shall prevail.
3. The above time is Beijing Time, while Mongolia implements Daylight Saving Time from late March to late September, so during this period the Mongolia time should be one hour plus the time in the above table.
Ticket Fare of Beijing to Ulaanbaatar Trains
Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | |
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Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by China Train | |||
Individual | CNY 2,071 | CNY 1,911 | CNY 1,330 |
Group | CNY 1,646 | CNY 1,486 | CNY 1,041 |
Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by Mongolian Train | |||
Individual | CNY 2,078 | -- - | CNY 1,389 |
Group | CNY 1,653 | --- | CNY 1,100 |
Beijing to Zamiin-uud by China Train | |||
Individual | CNY 1,154 | CNY 1,017 | CNY 709 |
Group | CNY 946 | CNY 809 | CNY 571 |
Beijing to Zamiin-uud by Mongolian Train | |||
Individual | CNY 1,159 | --- | CNY 759 |
Group | CNY 951 | --- | CNY 621 |
Ticket Fare of Ulaanbaatar to Beijing Trains
Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper |
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Ulaanbaatar to Beijing Train | ||
CNY 1,622 | CNY 1,516 | CNY 1,058 |
Ulaanbaatar to Erlian Train | ||
--- | -- - | CNY 388 |
1. The above ticket price is for reference only. Please refer to railway stations for final fare.
2. A group should comprise at least six members to buy group tickets.
How to Buy the Ticket
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Basic Information
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Onboard Facilities |
2. Apply for a Mongolian visa before boarding.
3. K23 departing on Tuesday is operated by China, and the carriages are newly made in China. All the carriages are equipped with air-conditioners; the deluxe soft sleeper carriages even have their independent toilets and shower facilities. K23 departing on Monday is operated by Mongolia, but the carriages are made in China. All carriages have air-conditioners and two deluxe soft sleeper carriages share one toilet; shower facilities are not available.
4. In addition to K23, K3 also runs to Ulaanbaatar from Beijing, whose final stop is Moscow. K3 is operated by China and departs every Wednesday at the same time with the same duration of K23. There is no big difference between Chinese K23 and K3.

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- Last updated on Aug. 28, 2023 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Beijing - Ulaanbaatar Trains: K23/ K24
Asked by Mizanur Rahman from BANGLADESH | Nov. 10, 2023 19:16
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Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by train during April 2024
Hi good morning!
I am planning to travel Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by train during April 2024. Please let me know if the train service is active now. Also please inform from where I can buy the ticket.
Thank you very much for your kind response.
I am planning to travel Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by train during April 2024. Please let me know if the train service is active now. Also please inform from where I can buy the ticket.
Thank you very much for your kind response.
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Answered by Polly | Nov. 12, 2023 22:19
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It has not resumed yet.
Asked by Nguyen from US | Aug. 27, 2023 08:12
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Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
Hi,
My Chinese friend from Beijing said that the train K3 train has resumed, according to some information he read online. Can someone confirm this?
My Chinese friend from Beijing said that the train K3 train has resumed, according to some information he read online. Can someone confirm this?
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Answered by Edward | Aug. 28, 2023 01:06
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Sorry, I haven't heard about it yet.
Asked by Ryu from JAPAN | Jul. 16, 2023 01:54
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About K23/24 trains' operational situations.
It seems both China and Mongolia have eased some of their travel restrictions.
If you have any information, it would be appreciated if you could tell me if K23/24 are currently operational or when they will possibly be.
If you have any information, it would be appreciated if you could tell me if K23/24 are currently operational or when they will possibly be.
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Answered by Olivia | Jul. 17, 2023 20:11
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No, they are still out of service and there is no news when they will be resumed. Sorry for that:(
Asked by Rama Jutglar from SPAIN | Apr. 14, 2023 09:33
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Is this train operating again?
I heard that this trainline was reopening on april 1st. Is this true? Or do you have any idea of when it will?
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Answered by Scott | Apr. 16, 2023 23:17
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I haven't found any Chinese report about it. Maybe we need to wait for more time.
Answered by Chris | May. 12, 2023 03:04
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The international trains between China and Mongolia and all Siberia trains are not available now. They are still stopped their service, as far as I know.
Asked by Pandora from LATVIA | Apr. 29, 2020 19:13
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Can you book tickets for train from Ulaanbaatar from Beijing?
How can we get the tickets? Can deliver ticket to address to Netherlands or to Ulaanbaatar?
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | May. 05, 2020 17:44
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Thank you for your inquiry.
We are pleased to offer ticket booking service for you. The paper tickets will be delivered to your hotel address in Ulaanbaatar. Due to the influence of Covid-19, the international trains between Mongolia and China are not in service currently. It is still not clear when will they back to service. You can check our website in later days. If there is any news about its operation, we will update information online. Wish you a nice day!
We are pleased to offer ticket booking service for you. The paper tickets will be delivered to your hotel address in Ulaanbaatar. Due to the influence of Covid-19, the international trains between Mongolia and China are not in service currently. It is still not clear when will they back to service. You can check our website in later days. If there is any news about its operation, we will update information online. Wish you a nice day!