How to Travel from Hohhot to Hulunbuir: by Flight Train...

Hohhot as the capital of Inner Mongolia in the central part there is the best gateway to have fun with the verdant grassland and wild adventurous desert and more classic highlights of Inner Mongolia prefecture. While, Hulunbuir in the northeast part is another top favored place to get close to the world class authentic endless prairie and more primitive nature splendors and ethnic charm. Since many travelers are interested in discovering both Hohhot and Hulunbuir to savor the top fantastic refreshing nature and symbolic culture in one go, how to get from Hohhot to Hulunbuir? Check the detailed transfer info by flight, train, car and more tips to plan your Inner Mongolia tour covering Hohhot and Hulunbuir in 2024/2025! If you have any question or need help, please feel free to contact us!

Hohhot to Hulunbuir Distance

Hohhot and Hulunbuir is about 1,125 kilometers away. For the very long distance, the most recommended way is to take a flight, which needs about 2 hours and 10 minutes. While, if you take a train or go by car driving, it will take too long time up to 22-30 hours. Thus, it is not suggested for international travelers. Please check the detailed transfer info at below to decide your schedule.

Hohhot to Hulunbuir Travel Map

Hohhot to Hulunbuir Flight

Taking a flight is the most convenient and recommended way to transfer between Hohhot and Hulunbuir. However, since there are two routes, including Hohhot to Hailar and Hohhot to Manzhouli, it is needed to decide your landing destination in Hulunbuir. Hailar is better to explore Hulunbuir Grassland, Ergun Wetland, Russian ethnic villages, etc., while Manzhouli is featured with the Manzhouli Matryoshka Plaza and is closer to Hulunbuir Lake. However, both air routes take about 2 hours and 10-15 minutes.

From Hohhot to Hailar, there are frequent direct and short-layover flights (about 10) between Hohhot and Hailar (downtown Hulunbuir). The flights depart from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Hulunbuir Dongshan International Airport from early morning till afternoon. From Hohhot to Manzhouli, there are mainly about 3 direct flights available between Hohhot Baita International Airport and Manzhouli Xijiao International Airport daily, in the morning and early afternoon.

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Check the real-time Hohhot to Hailar flight schedule below with updated airline company, flight numbers, times, tickets and fares.

Click to check the real-time Hohhot to Manzhouli flight schedule with updated airline company, flight numbers, times, tickets and fares.

✈ Hohhot Baita International Airport (IATA：HET)

Address: Jichang Road, Saihan District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia (内蒙古自治区呼和浩特市赛罕区机场路)

Transportation: It is located 17 km away from downtown (Xinhua Square), usually taking about 0.5 hours to transfer by car. You can take Metro Line 1 to get to Hohhot city center for about 35 minutes. Besides, airport shuttle bus line 1 runs between the airport and city center every 15 minutes, taking about 50 minutes.

✈ Hulunbuir Dongshan International Airport (IATA: HLD)

Address: Airport Street, Hailar District, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China (海拉尔东山机场，内蒙古呼伦贝尔市海拉尔区机场大街)

Transportation: It is about 8.5 kilometers from Hailar downtown and needs 20 minutes by car. It is 45 kilometers away from the main tourist site of Hulunbuir Grassland - Morigele River and takes 1 hour around by car.

✈ Manzhouli Xijiao International Airport (IATA: NZH)

Address: Airport Road, Manzhouli, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China (满洲里西郊机场，呼伦贝尔市满洲里市机场路)

Transportation: The airport is about 7 kilometers (10 minutes around by car) from Manzhouli downtown (Manzhouli Matryoshka Plaza) and is about a 3-hour drive from Hailar.

Hohhot Baita International Airport

Hulunbuir Dongshan International Airport

Manzhouli Xijiao International Airport

Hohhot to Hulunbuir Train

So far there is no bullet train between Hohhot and Hulunbuir. The only available one is the normal K train from Hohhot East Railway Station to Hailar Railway Station. However, it departs at about 22:00 at night and takes about 32 hours to arrive, too long for travel experience, therefore, it is not suggested for visitors, especially for international people.

How to Plan a Hohhot Hulunbuir Tour

Usually, a Hohhot Hulunbuir tour takes about 6-8 days, which covers the top essences of both destinations with extensions to nearby places like Baotou and Ordos. Thus, you can go to Hulunbuir from either Hohhot or Ordos conveniently.

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How to Plan a Hohhot Tour

Usually, visitors spend 2~3 days visiting Hohhot, including one dayexploring the highlights in the city, like Dazhao Temple and Inner Mongolia Museum, 2~3 days to Wudangzhao Monastery, Kubuqi Desert (Yemingsha Scenic Area), Mausoleum of Genghis Khan and more highlights in Baotou and Ordos, which is popular for a classic Inner Mongolia savory.

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How to Plan a Hulunbuir Tour

Visitors usually spend 4~5 days on a Hulunbuir Grassland Tour, including 2~3 days on the grassland visiting the highlights like Morigele River, Heishantou and the tribes, and 2 days more to the surrounding Ergun Wetland, Haur River, Russian villages, Matryoshka Plaza and more nature and culture highlights in Eugun, Genhe and Manzhouli. Also, it is a good idea to extend half to 2 days to Moerdaoga Forest and Arxan Mountain if you have more time.

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Travel with China Discovery

In order to get a better Hohhot Hulunbuir tour, It is strongly recommended to travel with China Discovery. Our local travel guide and driver will pick you up at the airport or train station with an air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle, and then escort you to your hotel or every attraction listed in your itinerary. Great freedom will be given to you whenever you need to stop for sightseeing and photograph. You are sure to enjoy a comfortable, safe and efficient experience.

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