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How to get fromDunhuang to Datongby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dunhuang to Datong by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane plane DNH - DAT
    2. Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain train
    12h 38m
    ¥1,546–4,496

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain train
    2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Hohhot Easttrain train
    3. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus bus
    33h 15m
    ¥287–655

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Taiyuan Southtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus bus
    25h 31m
    ¥391–764

  4. Drive 1,922.3 km

    1. Drive from Dunhuang to Datongcar car 1,922.3 km
    20h 13m
    ¥1,648–2,381

  5. Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane DNH - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    ¥3,510–6,252

  6. Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane DNH - PEK
    2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    ¥2,604–4,540

  7. Fly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane plane DNH - TYN
    2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus bus
    13h 49m
    ¥1,152–4,997

  8. Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane plane DNH - HET
    2. Take the train from Hohhot East to Huai'antrain train
    3. Take the train from Huai'an to Datong South stationtrain train
    12h 26m
    ¥4,089–6,217

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain train
    2. Take the train from Yumen to Lvliangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lvliang to Taiyuantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus bus
    26h 44m
    ¥325–715

  10. Train, bus via Lanzhou

    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Hohhottrain train
    3. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus bus
    29h 40m
    ¥540–1,270

Dunhuang (DNH) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,503Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,637.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?

There is no direct connection from Dunhuang to Datong. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Mingsha Moutain/Crescent Spring, walk to Dunhuang (DNH) airport, fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT), take the taxi to Huairen, then take the train to Datong. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang to Datong via Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, Taiyuan South, and Taiyuan Bus Terminal in around 25h 31m.

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