Hailar to Harbin by train
Harbin lies 648 km (402 mi) south-east of Hailar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 23 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 790 km (491 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hailar | Harbin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 211,066 | 10 million |
| Elevation | 624 m (2,047 ft) | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Hailar Railway Station, Hailar East Railway Station, Haila'ernan Railway Station | Harbin railway station, Harbin West railway station, Harbin North railway station |
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Staying in Harbin
Our booking partner lists 141 places to stay in Harbin. Of the 131 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 10 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 1,806 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Harbin from Hailar?
648 km (402 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hailar; by road roughly 790 km (491 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hailar to Harbin by train?
About 3 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hailar and Harbin?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Harbin?
Our booking partner lists 141 places to stay in Harbin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.