What is the cheapest way to get from Datong to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Datong to Shanghai is to bus and train which costs ¥650 - ¥800 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Datong to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Datong to Shanghai is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥850 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct train between Datong and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Datong to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Datong and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Taiyuan South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Datong to Shanghai?

The distance between Datong and Shanghai is 1674 km. The road distance is 1437.6 km.

How do I travel from Datong to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Datong to Shanghai without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 8h and costs ¥750 - ¥850.

How long does it take to get from Datong to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Datong to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Datong to Shanghai train from?

Datong to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Datong station.

Where does the Datong to Shanghai train arrive?

Datong to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.

Can I drive from Datong to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Shanghai is 1438 km. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Datong to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1785+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Datong to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Datong to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Beijing
best
1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
2. Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai stationtrain Beijing South
8h
¥760–837
Bus, train via Beijing
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
2. Take the train from Beijing to Shanghai stationtrain Beijing
19h 38m
¥512–1,115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
2. Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai stationtrain Beijing South
11h 7m
¥697–792
Drive 1,437.6 km
1. Drive from Datong to Shanghaicar 1,437.6 km
14h 47m
¥1,233–1,781
Train, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
2. Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DAT - SHA
4h 54m
¥850–2,396
Train
1. Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan Southtrain Datong
2. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Taiyuan South / ...
17h 6m
¥700–874
Train, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
2. Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DAT - PVG
5h 5m
¥1,400–3,746

Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

¥821Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Datong to Shanghai.

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Distance: 1,674.1 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Shanghai, China?

You can take a vehicle from Datong to Shanghai station via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing South station, and Beijing South in around 8h.

Airlines