There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Baotou by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Baotou Donghe Airport
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV)plane NKG - BAV
4h 50m¥1,344–3,563Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing South to Wuhutrain Shanghai / ...
- Take the train from Wuhu to Baotou Stationtrain Hangzhou
30h 18m¥250–585Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Beijing Southtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Beijing North Station to Baotou Stationtrain Beijing North
9h 11m¥753–830Train, bus
- Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Beijing Southtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Baotoubus
15h 27m¥637–750Drive 1,555.3 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Baotoucar 1,555.3 km
16h 17m¥1,312–1,894Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane NKG - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Baotoutrain
6h 48m¥532–2,773
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Baotou is to train which costs ¥250 - ¥600 and takes 30h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Baotou is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Baotou station. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Baotou Station via Nanjing South Station, Beijing South station and Beijing North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Nanjing and Baotou is 1330 km. The road distance is 1555.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Baotou without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 9h 11m and costs ¥750 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Nanjing to Baotou, including transfers.
Nanjing to Baotou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South Station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Baotou is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs ¥750 - ¥850 and takes 9h 11m.
Nanjing to Baotou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Baotou is 1555 km. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Nanjing to Baotou.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Baotou, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gulou to Baotou via Nanjing South, Nanjing South Station, Beijing South, Beijing South station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North Station, and Baotou Station in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,200
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,300
Train from Nanjing South Station to Beijing South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–490
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,600
Train from Beijing North Station to Baotou Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Nanjing South Station to Beijing South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–490
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,600
Train from Nanjing South to Wuhu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥90–130
Train from Hohhot East to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥75–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–140
Train from Nanjing South to Wuhu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Hohhot East to Baotou
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
Train from Wuhu to Baotou Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥190–270
- Hard sleeper
- ¥350–480
- Soft sleeper
- ¥550–750
Train from Hohhot East to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–200
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–250
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥180–250
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