There are 4 ways to get from Beijing 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 22m¥180–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
6h 17m¥113–163Drive 338.1 km
- Drive from Beijing to Datongcar 338.1 km
3h 36m¥299–431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing to Datongtaxi 338.1 km
3h 36m¥900–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Datong is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Datong is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
The distance between Beijing and Datong is 358 km. The road distance is 338.1 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Datong without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Beijing to Datong, including transfers.
The best way to get from Beijing to Datong is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥180 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 6h 17m.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Datong is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Beijing to Datong.
There are 35+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Beijing, 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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