There are 5 ways to get from Chengde to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengde South
best- Take the train from Chengde South to Beijing ChaoyangBeijing Chaoyang / ...
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationBeijing North-Datong South
6h 2m¥299–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengde to Beijing
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
10h 55m¥191–260Drive 497 km
- Drive from Chengde to Datong497 km
5h 28m¥446–643Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengde to Datong497 km
5h 28m¥850–1,100Train
- Take the train from Chengde to Beijing
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationBeijing North-Datong South
8h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengde to Datong is to bus which costs ¥190 - ¥260 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chengde to Datong is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥440 - ¥650.
The distance between Chengde and Datong is 574 km. The road distance is 497 km.
The best way to get from Chengde to Datong without a car is to train via Chengde South which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥290 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Chengde to Datong, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chengde to Datong is to train via Chengde South which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥290 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥190 - ¥260 and takes 10h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengde to Datong is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Chengde to Datong.
There are 32+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Chengde, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a vehicle from Chengde to Datong via Chengde South, Beijing Chaoyang, Beijing Station, Beijing station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengde to Datong Xinnan via Beijing, Dongdan Station, Military Museum Station, Liuliqiao, and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 10h 55m.
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Train from Chengde South to Beijing Chaoyang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–300
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
Train from Chengde to Beijing
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Chengde to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥75–110
- Schedules at
- 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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