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¥288–416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing to Datongtaxi 338.1 km
3h 36m¥850–1,100
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Beijing to Datong. However, there are services departing from Beijing Liuliqiao and arriving at Datong Xinnan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Dongzhimen and arriving at Datong South station via Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Beijing and Datong is 357 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.
Beijing to Datong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Beijing to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing North station.
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.
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
- ¥350–500
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
Beijing Beiqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-87665998
- Website
- beiqitaxi.com.cn
Beijing Sanyuan Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-56306666
Beijing Shouqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 400-926-3131
- Website
- izuche.com
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More Questions & Answers
Beijing to Datong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Datong Xinnan station.
Beijing to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Datong South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Datong is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Beijing to Datong.
There are 42+ hotels available in Datong.