Domestic trains
Overnight sleeper trains run from Ulaanbaatar south to Zamyn-Üüd on the Chinese border, and north to Darkhan, Sükhbaatar and Erdenet. Cheap, slow and a great view of the steppe.
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Trains in Mongolia: tickets & routes
Take the overnight sleeper across the steppe, or ride the Trans-Mongolian to Beijing or Russia. Local companies can book your train tickets.
Trans-Mongolian & international trains
Trains link Ulaanbaatar with Beijing, and with Irkutsk and Moscow in Russia. They run only a few times a week and sell out in summer, so book well ahead.
Classes
Most travellers take a 4-berth sleeper compartment; some trains have 2-berth first class, and some domestic trains have cheaper seats. Bring snacks and water; dining cars vary.
Border crossings
On international trains, border checks can take several hours. Check the visa rules for China or Russia before you book.
Good to know
Station
Ulaanbaatar railway station is in the west of the city centre. See Airport pickup & drop-off for a transfer.
Prices
Prices here are our rough estimates. The company confirms the fare, plus any booking fee, in its reply.