There are 4 ways to get from Forbidden City to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationBeijing North-Datong South
3h 43m¥180–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
6h 55m¥114–155Drive 337.1 km
- Drive from Forbidden City to Datong337.1 km
3h 36m¥303–437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forbidden City to Datong337.1 km
3h 36m¥900–1,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to Datong is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to Datong is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥300 - ¥440.
The distance between Forbidden City and Datong is 358 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to Datong without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥180 - ¥210.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Forbidden City to Datong, including transfers.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to Datong is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥180 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 6h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbidden City to Datong is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Forbidden City to Datong.
There are 34+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Forbidden City, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing North station to Datong South station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–170 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥110–150 and the journey takes 5h.
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Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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