Which stations serve Hohhot and Kailu?

Hohhot, Hohhot East serve Hohhot; Kailu serve Kailu.

Hohhot to Kailu Train

呼和浩特 → 开鲁

Hohhot to Kailu takes between 12 hours 6 minutes and 14 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 10:54 and the last at 22:26. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1518	10:54Hohhot East	00:42Kailu	13h48m
K991	13:25Hohhot	02:18Kailu	12h53m
K1566	15:18Hohhot	03:52Kailu	12h34m
K1818	16:03Hohhot East	04:09Kailu	12h06m
K1382	17:06Hohhot	05:35Kailu	12h29m
K4242	18:53Hohhot East	09:06Kailu	14h13m
K995	20:06Hohhot	09:43Kailu	13h37m
Z4356	22:08Hohhot	12:53Kailu	14h45m
K896	22:26Hohhot	12:12Kailu	13h46m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Hohhot and Kailu

Compare the railway stations used to reach Hohhot and Kailu. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Hohhot

Hohhot呼和浩特
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2
Hohhot East呼和浩特东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Kailu

Kailu开鲁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Hohhot (呼和浩特) to Kailu (开鲁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	12 hours 6 minutes on K1818 (16:03 to 04:09)
First train	10:54 K1518 from Hohhot East
Last train	22:26 K896 from Hohhot
Departure stations on timetable	Hohhot East, Hohhot
Arrival stations on timetable	Kailu
Train types in snapshot	K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Hohhot to Kailu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 12h06m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Hohhot and Kailu.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.