There are 3 ways to get from Datong to Shanxi by bus, train, or car
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Datong to Shanxi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Shanxi is to train which costs ¥178 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Shanxi is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Datong and arriving at Yuncheng Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Datong and Shanxi is 651 km. The road distance is 658.8 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Shanxi without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 43m and costs ¥210 - ¥420.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Datong to Shanxi, including transfers.
Datong to Shanxi train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Datong station.
Datong to Shanxi train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Yuncheng Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Shanxi is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Datong to Shanxi.
There are four+ hotels available in Shanxi.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Shanxi, China?
China Railways K-Class operates a train from Datong to Yuncheng Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥178 and the journey takes 13h 4m.
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Train from Taiyuan South to Yuncheng North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–270
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥190–270
Train from Taiyuan South to Yuncheng North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥260–290
- Business Class Seat
- ¥380–550
Train from Datong to Yuncheng Station
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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