There are 6 ways to get from Datong to Qingdao by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Datong Beijiazao Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane DAT - TAO
4h 36m¥1,049–3,903Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the bus from Beijing to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Qingdaobus
18h 40m¥332–512Train
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing South to Qingdaotrain Beijing South
8h 6m¥512–583Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the train from Beijing South to Qingdao Northtrain Beijing South
11h 20m¥449–528Train to Beijing Capital International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane PEK - TAO
6h 15m¥1,707–2,448Drive 913 km
- Drive from Datong to Qingdaocar 913 km
9h 46m¥779–1,125
Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Qingdao is to bus which costs ¥330 - ¥550 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Qingdao is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Datong Xinnan and arriving at Qingdao via Beijing and Jinan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Wusi Plaza via Xizhimen Station, Beijing South and Qingdao Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Datong and Qingdao is 831 km. The road distance is 913 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Qingdao without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Datong to Qingdao, including transfers.
Datong to Qingdao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Datong Xinnan station.
Datong to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Qingdao is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ¥500 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥330 - ¥550 and takes 18h 40m.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Qingdao, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Wusi Plaza via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing South station, Beijing South, Qingdao, and Qingdao Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Qingdao via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Gongzhufen Station, Jianguomen Station, Beijing, and Jinan Bus Terminal in around 18h 40m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,000
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,000
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,800
Train from Datong to Huairen
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Beijing South to Qingdao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–370
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥550–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Beijing South to Qingdao North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–590
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Beijing to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥96–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–170
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More Questions & Answers
Datong to Qingdao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Datong to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Qingdao is 913 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Datong to Qingdao.
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