There are 4 ways to get from Beijing Station to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationBeijing North-Datong South
3h 28m¥181–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
6h 51m¥114–155Drive 340 km
- Drive from Beijing Station to Datong340 km
3h 38m¥303–438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing Station to Datong340 km
3h 38m¥950–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing Station to Datong is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing Station to Datong is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
The distance between Beijing Station and Datong is 360 km. The road distance is 340 km.
The best way to get from Beijing Station to Datong without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Beijing Station to Datong, including transfers.
The best way to get from Beijing Station to Datong is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥180 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 6h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing Station to Datong is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Beijing Station to Datong.
There are 35+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Beijing Station, 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 ¥110–150 and the journey takes 5h.
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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
- ¥110–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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