There are 4 ways to get from Erenhot to Datong by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Erenhot to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
- Take the train from Hohhot to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain
12h 16m¥243–438Drive 452.3 km
- Drive from Erenhot to Datongcar 452.3 km
4h 35m¥386–558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erenhot to Datongtaxi 452.3 km
4h 35m¥800–950Train, bus
- Take the train from Erlian to Hohhot Stationtrain 4654/4651
- Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
13h 24m¥1,050–1,241
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erenhot to Datong is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥440 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Erenhot to Datong is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥380 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct train from Erenhot to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Erenhot and arriving at Datong South station via Hohhot and Zhangjiakou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Erenhot and Datong is 941 km. The road distance is 452.3 km.
The best way to get from Erenhot to Datong without a car is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs ¥240 - ¥440.
It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Erenhot to Datong, including transfers.
Erenhot to Datong train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Erenhot station.
Erenhot to Datong train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Hohhot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erenhot to Datong is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Erenhot to Datong.
There are 42+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Erenhot, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a train from Erenhot to Datong via Hohhot, Zhangjiakou, and Datong South station in around 12h 16m.
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- ubtz@ubtz.mn
- Website
- ubtz.mn
Train from Erenhot to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥40–90
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ¥120–150
- Sitting coach
- ¥40–50
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥75–90
Train from Hohhot to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Hohhot to Zhangjiakou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
- 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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