There are 9 ways to get from Datong to Zhangjiajie by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Beijing
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationDatong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Zhangjiajie West StationBeijing
14h 32m¥461–1,210Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Zhengzhou
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Wuhan
- Take the bus from Wuhan Hongji Bus Terminal to Zhangjiajie
21h 46m¥592–737Drive 1,458.9 km
- Drive from Datong to Zhangjiajie1,458.9 km
15h 10m¥1,307–1,888Train to Datong Beijiazao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong to Huairen
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)DAT - DYG
13hTrain
- Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan South
- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Zhangjiajie West Station
19h 36mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan
- Take the train from Taiyuan to Changsha station
- Take the bus from Changsha West to Zhangjiajie
38h 45mTrain to Beijing Capital International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)PEK - DYG
6h 55m¥1,607–3,233Train, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)PKX - DYG
6h 55m¥1,619–3,850Bus to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
- Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)HET - DYG
10h 31m¥900–3,900
Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Zhangjiajie is to bus and train which costs ¥550 - ¥750 and takes 21h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Zhangjiajie is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct train from Datong to Zhangjiajie station. However, there are services departing from Datong and arriving at Zhangjiajie West Station via Taiyuan South and Shijiazhuang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
The distance between Datong and Zhangjiajie is 2394 km. The road distance is 1458.9 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Zhangjiajie without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 14h 32m and costs ¥460 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Datong to Zhangjiajie, including transfers.
Datong to Zhangjiajie train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Datong station.
Datong to Zhangjiajie train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Zhangjiajie is 1459 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Datong to Zhangjiajie.
There are 228+ hotels available in Zhangjiajie.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Zhangjiajie, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Zhangjiajie West Station via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, National Library Station, National Library, Beijing West Station, and Beijing West Station in around 14h 32m.
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- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,000
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,600
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–9,000
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–7,000
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,900
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,800
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,000
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,000
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,000
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,000
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–6,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,500
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–8,000
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,500
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
Train from Beijing West Station to Zhangjiajie West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,200
Train from Zhengzhou to Wuhan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–320
Train from Shijiazhuang to Zhangjiajie West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Datong to Huairen
Train from Datong to Taiyuan South
Train from Datong to Taiyuan
Train from Taiyuan to Changsha station
Train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
Train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuang
- Phone
- +86-010-96165
Train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥35
- Schedules at
- bdia.com.cn
- 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
Bus from Wuhan Hongji Bus Terminal to Zhangjiajie
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–210
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Changsha West to Zhangjiajie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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