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 stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Gubeikoutrain Beijing North
5h 36m¥228–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the bus from Sanyuan Bridge West Station to Miyun Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Miyun Bus Station to Gubeikou Stationbus
9h 16m¥183–235Drive 417.5 km
- Drive from Datong to Simataicar 417.5 km
4h 43m¥356–514
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Simatai is to bus which costs ¥180 - ¥240 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Simatai is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥350 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Simatai station. However, there are services departing from Datong Xinnan and arriving at Gubeikou Station via Sanyuan Bridge West Station and Miyun Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Simatai. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Gubeikou via Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Datong and Simatai is 507 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 ¥220 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Datong to Simatai, including transfers.
Datong to Simatai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Datong Xinnan station.
Datong to Simatai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Simatai is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥220 - ¥280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥240 and takes 9h 16m.
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, Sanyuanqiao Station, Sanyuan Bridge West Station, Miyun Bus Station, and Gubeikou Station in around 9h 16m.
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
- 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
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Sanyuan Bridge West Station to Miyun Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥17
- Schedules at
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/scene/beijing/gubeikou.htm
Bus from Miyun Bus Station to Gubeikou Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥11
- Schedules at
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/scene/beijing/gubeikou.htm
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More Questions & Answers
Datong to Simatai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Datong to Simatai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Simatai is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Datong to Simatai.
There are 14+ hotels available in Simatai.