There are 4 ways to get from Beijing South to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
3h 24m¥181–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
6h 31m¥114–165Drive 342.5 km
- Drive from Beijing South to Datongcar 342.5 km
3h 43m¥302–435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing South to Datongtaxi 342.5 km
3h 43m¥950–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing South to Datong is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing South to Datong is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
The distance between Beijing South and Datong is 360 km. The road distance is 342.5 km.
The best way to get from Beijing South to Datong without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Beijing South to Datong, including transfers.
The best way to get from Beijing South to Datong is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥180 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 6h 31m.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing South to Datong is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Beijing South to Datong.
There are 35+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Beijing South, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing North station to Datong South station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–170 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥110–160 and the journey takes 5h.
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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