There are 4 ways to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationDatong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Badalingchangcheng StationBeijing North-Datong South
3h 34m¥206–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Take the bus from Tiananmen West to Badaling StationTourist Bus Line 1
7h 39m¥193–235Drive 275.2 km
- Drive from Datong to Badaling Great Wall275.2 km
3h¥247–357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Badaling Great Wall275.2 km
3h¥750–950
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall is to bus which costs ¥190 - ¥240 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
The distance between Datong and Badaling Great Wall is 405 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥200 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall, including transfers.
The best way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥200 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥190 - ¥240 and takes 7h 39m.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Badaling Great Wall is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Datong to Badaling Great Wall.
There are 22+ hotels available in Badaling Great Wall.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Badaling Great Wall, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Badaling Great Wall via Datong South station, Beijing North station, and Badalingchangcheng Station in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Badaling Great Wall via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Military Museum Station, Tian'anmen West Station, Tiananmen West, and Badaling Station in around 7h 39m.
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Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
Train from Beijing North station to Badalingchangcheng Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥29–32
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥45–49
- Business Class Seat
- ¥60–90
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Phone
- +86 10 83531111
- Website
- bjlyjszx.com
Bus from Tiananmen West to Badaling Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥80
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ¥750–950
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