There are 6 ways to get from Datong to Jinan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Beijing
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationDatong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing South to Ji'nan WestBeijing South / ...
5h 22m¥373–457Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Take the bus from Beijing to Jinan Bus Terminal
12h 48m¥233–336Drive 623.2 km
- Drive from Datong to Jinan623.2 km
6h 24m¥558–806Bus to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
- Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)HET - TNA
8h 29m¥588–2,618Train
- Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan South
- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Jinan
12h 35mTrain to Datong Beijiazao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong to Huairen
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)DAT - TNA
9h 48m
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Jinan is to bus which costs ¥230 - ¥340 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Jinan is to train via Beijing which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥370 - ¥460.
No, there is no direct train from Datong to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Datong and arriving at Jinan via Taiyuan South and Shijiazhuang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Datong and Jinan is 785 km. The road distance is 623.2 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Jinan without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥370 - ¥460.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Datong to Jinan, including transfers.
Datong to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Datong station.
The best way to get from Datong to Jinan is to train via Beijing which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥370 - ¥460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥230 - ¥340 and takes 12h 48m.
Datong to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Jinan is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Datong to Jinan.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Jinan, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Jinan via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing South station, Beijing South, and Jinan West in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Jinan Bus Terminal via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Military Museum Station, Jianguomen Station, and Beijing in around 12h 48m.
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- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Chifeng
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥470–2,500
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Chifeng
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥470–2,500
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,300
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Harbin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,600
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 South to Ji'nan West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–200
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥290–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥440–650
Train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–320
Train from Datong to Taiyuan South
Train from Datong to Huairen
Train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
Train from Shijiazhuang to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- 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
Bus from Beijing to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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