There are 5 ways to get from Jining to Datong by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jining North to Beijing Southtrain Heze East
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
6h 9m¥474–540Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jining General Bus Station to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Beijingbus
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
16h 45m¥303–415Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jining General Bus Station to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Jinan to Beijing Southtrain
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
13h 44m¥373–444Drive 751.8 km
- Drive from Jining to Datongcar 751.8 km
8h 17m¥642–927Fly, train
- Fly from Jining Qufu Airport (JNG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane JNG - DAT
- Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain
8h 6m¥652–2,962
Jining Qufu Airport (JNG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jining to Datong is to bus which costs ¥300 - ¥420 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Jining to Datong is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥470 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Jining station to Datong. However, there are services departing from Jining General Bus Station and arriving at Datong Xinnan via Jinan Bus Terminal and Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Jining to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Jining North and arriving at Datong South station via Beijing South station and Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Jining and Datong is 963 km. The road distance is 751.8 km.
The best way to get from Jining to Datong without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥470 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Jining to Datong, including transfers.
Jining to Datong bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Jining General Bus Station.
Jining to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Jining North station.
The best way to get from Jining to Datong is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥470 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥300 - ¥420 and takes 16h 45m.
What companies run services between Jining, Shandong, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a vehicle from Jining to Datong via Jining North, Beijing South, Beijing South station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jining General Bus Station to Datong Xinnan via Jinan Bus Terminal, Beijing, Jianguomen Station, Gongzhufen, Liuliqiao, and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 16h 45m.
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Jining Qufu Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Jining Qufu Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,800
Train from Jining North to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥260–290
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥430–470
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–900
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Jinan to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–210
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥310–340
- Business Class Seat
- ¥450–650
Train from Huairen to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Jining General Bus Station to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥69
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
Bus from Jining General Bus Station to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥69
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Jining to Datong bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Jinan Bus Terminal station.
Jining to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jining to Datong is 752 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Jining to Datong.
There are 42+ hotels available in Datong.









