There are 5 ways to get from Datong to Great wall of China 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 Yanqi LakeBeijing North
4h 34m¥257–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Take the bus from Xiba River to Huairou Beidajie916 Express
9h 7m¥128–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationDatong South-Beijing North
- Take the bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou Beidajie916 Express
5h 12m¥192–218Drive 348.5 km
- Drive from Datong to Great wall of China348.5 km
4h 5m¥309–446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Great wall of China348.5 km
4h 5m¥950–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Great wall of China is to bus which costs ¥120 - ¥170 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Great wall of China is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥300 - ¥450.
The distance between Datong and Great wall of China is 454 km. The road distance is 348.5 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Great wall of China without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥250 - ¥310.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Datong to Great wall of China, including transfers.
The best way to get from Datong to Great wall of China is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥250 - ¥310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥120 - ¥170 and takes 9h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Great wall of China is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Datong to Great wall of China.
There are 30+ hotels available in Great wall of China.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Great wall of China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Great wall of China via Datong South station, Beijing North station, and Yanqi Lake in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Great wall of China via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Taiyanggong Station, Xiba River, Huairou Beidajie, and Mutianyu Roundabelt in around 9h 7m.
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing North station to Yanqi Lake
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou Beidajie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Xiba River to Huairou Beidajie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- 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
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
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