There are 3 ways to get from Erenhot to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Erenhot to Datong is to drive which costs ¥380 - ¥550 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Erenhot to Datong is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥380 - ¥550.
The distance between Erenhot and Datong is 691 km. The road distance is 452.3 km.
The best way to get from Erenhot to Datong without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 24m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 13h 24m to get from Erenhot to Datong, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erenhot to Datong is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Erenhot to Datong.
There are 38+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Erenhot, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
There is no direct connection from Erenhot to Datong. However, you can take the train to Hohhot Station, walk to hohhot Station, then take the bus to Datong bus station. Alternatively, you can drive from Erenhot to Datong in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Erlian to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ¥800–950
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