There are 3 ways to get from Datong to Simatai by train, bus, or car
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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 GubeikouBeijing North
5h 36m¥234–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Take the bus from Xiba River to Miyun Bus Station
- Take the bus from Miyun Bus Station to Gubeikou Station
9h 25m¥184–236Drive 417.5 km
- Drive from Datong to Simatai417.5 km
4h 43m¥373–538
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Simatai is to bus which costs ¥180 - ¥240 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Simatai is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥370 - ¥550.
The distance between Datong and Simatai is 508 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Simatai without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥230 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Datong to Simatai, including transfers.
The best way to get from Datong to Simatai is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥230 - ¥280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥240 and takes 9h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Simatai is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Datong to Simatai.
There are 12+ hotels available in Simatai.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Simatai, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Simatai via Datong South station, Beijing North station, and Gubeikou in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Simatai via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Taiyanggong Station, Xiba River, Miyun Bus Station, and Gubeikou Station in around 9h 25m.
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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 Gubeikou
- 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 Xiba River to Miyun Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥17
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Miyun Bus Station to Gubeikou Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥11
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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