The amazing Chinese railway system
In China you can get everywhere by train. In Mongolia there is just one line, north to south.
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Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Every Hour is Different
Arrive in Mongolia by train, passing by the Great Wall of China and across the Gobi Desert.Welcome to Mongolia
We are the original travel company in Mongolia and have taken people across the country on two wheels since 1998.Centre of Buddhism
Erdene Zuu monastery was founded in the sixteenth centruy, built on the site where Genghis Khan located the centre of the Mongol Empire centuries earlier.You Will Be Amazed At What You See
The views that you may see whilst travelling through Mongolia are beautiful and memorable. It is a land of contrasts and adventure.The Great Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, born in Dadal in eastern Mongolia, created the largest Empire the world has ever known.Train to Mongolia
If you would like to travel to Mongolia from Moscow or Beijing on the infamous Trans Siberian train, we can arrange it. From Moscow, crossing five time zones and taking five whole days, this amazing journey from west to east is a once in a lifetime experience. The train passes through the great cities of Perm, Ekatarinberg, and Irkutsk, beyond which you travel along the shores of 'Lake Baikal' then cross the border into Mongolia.
After the thrilling 6300 km journey, taking 106 hours, the train arrives in Ulaanbaatar. From Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, East to West, it is equally exciting, but the journey takes only 35 hours, 1356 kilometers. As the train passes through Mongolia it is sometimes called the Trans Mongolian Train.
Moscow to Ulaanbaatar
Total Distance 6300 km
Total 106 Hours
5 Different Time Zones
3 Different Countries
Trans Siberian Train
The Trans Siberian Train Route from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar and on to Beijing is an economic lifeline for the towns and cities through which it passes on its route to Asia. If you want to start in Ulaanbaatar and get the train to Moscow, we can also arrange it for you. For the last century, intrepid travellers have set out on the journey of a lifetime, travelling 7,656 km (4,785 miles) by train along a track which reaches from the very heart of the Russian capital, past forbidden cities and rural villages scatted through the vast forests of Siberia.
Train Time Table
| DIRECTION | TRAIN NUMBER | DEPARTURE DAY | ARRIVING DAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOSCOW - ULAANBAATAR | No.4 (Russian train) | Tuesday | Sunday |
| MOSCOW - ULAANBAATAR | No.6 (Mongolian train) | Wednesday | Monday |
| MOSCOW - ULAANBAATAR | No.6 (Russian train) | Thursday | Tuesday |
*NOTE: The above timetable is subject to change at any given time and without notice.
Trans Mongolian Train
Beijing to Ulaanbaatar takes about 35 hours and includes changing the bogeys. The whole train is lifted into the air, one carriage at a time, and the 'Bogeys' substituted for the different gauge. The timetable for this train is complicated because it changes every year, starting from the end of May. The Railway Authorities of China, Mongolia and Russia have a grand meeting in April and decide the timetable for the coming year.
Confusing Mongolian train schedules
Schedules change from one summer to another and services reduce in winter and increase in summer.
Ticket classes and terminology
On Russian trains, 1st class is "Lux" and 2nd class is "coupe". On Chinese trains they are called "Delux", "Soft" and "Hard" seats.
Passing scenery from Asia to Europe
A train journey across two continents is the best way to witness the change in landscape, housing and weather.
Facilities On The Train
Carriages have compartments with 2 or 4 beds, a table, and plenty of storage space. In each carriage (not in each compartment) there is a toilet and sink, and a "Samovar" dispensing hot water for tea and coffee. Attendants are constantly present to keep the train clean and orderly. "Lux" compartments have two beds and are relatively luxurious. 'Coupe' class have 4 bunks per compartment, all with clean sheets and blankets.
Train Time Table
| DIRECTION | TRAIN NUMBER | DEPARTURE DAY | ARRIVING DAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEIJING - ULAANBAATAR | No.K3 (all year around) | Wednesday | Thursday |
| BEIJING - ULAANBAATAR | No.K23 (Chinese train) | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| BEIJING - ULAANBAATAR | No.K23 (Mongolian train) | Monday | Tuesday |
*NOTE: The above timetable is subject to change at any given time and without notice.
*NOTE: Train no.23 departing Tuesdays is expected to run again in 2021. There is usually an additional train put on for the summer months, but departure day is not decided until the grand meeting of Railway Authorities in April. It might be Mondays in 2021.
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Comments
"We wish that we had more time to spend in Mongolia. What a fascinating place. Not only the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, but the many mini - Naadam Festivals we encountered in the countryside as well as the people and scenery were fantastic"
Steve Sidebotham (Delaware, USA)
"Our tour leaders were helpful, informative, and quite delightful! The entire trip was a marvelous experience, and Mongolia will live on in my mind and heart for ever"
Jennifer Boot (Scotland, UK)
"We really enjoyed all aspects of our trip. The itinerary was well organized. We felt like we had a good taste of the country. We especially liked meeting the nomadic family. The accommodations and food were all satisfying as well"
Hans Schnegluth (Germany)
"Thanks very much for looking after us and our arrangements in Mongolia. We enjoyed the tour immensely and loved the sites, scenery and sense of solitude this country gives you. It was a lovely adventure, thanks again"
Clare Elsdon (England)
