There are 4 ways to get from Datong to Beijing by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
2h 21m¥180–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
5h 20m¥112–153Drive 341.8 km
- Drive from Datong to Beijingcar 341.8 km
3h 39m¥301–435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Beijingtaxi 341.8 km
3h 39m¥950–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Beijing is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Beijing is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
The distance between Datong and Beijing is 357 km. The road distance is 341.8 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Beijing without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Datong to Beijing, including transfers.
The best way to get from Datong to Beijing is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥180 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 5h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Beijing is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Datong to Beijing.
There are 1022+ hotels available in Beijing.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Beijing, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Datong South station to Beijing North station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–170 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥110–150 and the journey takes 5h.
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
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