Taiyuan to Hohhot by train
Hohhot lies 336 km (209 mi) north of Taiyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 45 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 410 km (255 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Taiyuan | Hohhot | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 5.3 million | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 795 m (2,608 ft) | 1,051 m (3,448 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Taiyuan railway station, Taiyuan South railway station, Taiyuan East railway station | Hohhot railway station, Hohhot East Railway Station, Taigemu railway station |
| Postal codes | 030000 | 010000 |
Where to book trains from Taiyuan to Hohhot
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Staying in Hohhot
Our booking partner lists 46 places to stay in Hohhot. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 571 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hohhot from Taiyuan?
336 km (209 mi) in a straight line, north of Taiyuan; by road roughly 410 km (255 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taiyuan to Hohhot by train?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taiyuan and Hohhot?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hohhot?
Our booking partner lists 46 places to stay in Hohhot, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.