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How to get fromDatong to Xi'anby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Datong to Xi'an by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an Northtrain train Taiyuan South / ...
    8h 46m
    ¥273–599

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan Southtrain train Datong
    2. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an Northtrain train Taiyuan South / ...
    10h 27m
    ¥227–535

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Datong to Xi'anbus bus
    14h 28m
    ¥245

  4. Drive  869.4 km

    1. Drive from Datong to Xi'ancar car 869.4 km
    9h 2m
    ¥735–1,061

  5. Train, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane PKX - XIY
    6h 58m
    ¥1,536–4,294

  6. Train, train to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot Easttrain train
    3. Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane HET - XIY
    7h 41m
    ¥749–3,303

  7. Train, train to Ulanqab Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Wulanchabu stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Ulanqab Airport (UCB) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane UCB - XIY
    7h 22m
    ¥1,244–4,003

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Xi'an, China?

You can take a train from Datong to Shi Tushuguan via Taiyuan South, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, Mipang operates a bus from Datong to Xi'an once daily. Tickets cost ¥245 and the journey takes 13h 50m.

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