There are 7 ways to get from Kaifeng to Datong by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kaifeng North to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
6h 24m¥517–585Train via Jinzhong
cheapest- Take the train from Kaifeng to Luoyangtrain
- Take the train from Luoyang to Yucitrain
- Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain
23h 39m¥154–423Bus
- Take the bus from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan to Zhengzhou Airportbus
- Take the bus from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
13h 30m¥300–410Drive 754.2 km
- Drive from Kaifeng to Datongcar 754.2 km
7h 41m¥655–946Bus, fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan to Zhengzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane CGO - DAT
- Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain
6h 19m¥425–2,435Bus, fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Take the bus from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan to Zhengzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane CGO - HET
- Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
8h 50m¥468–2,238Bus, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan to Zhengzhou Airportbus
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CGO - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
8h¥1,443–2,679
Kaifeng to Datong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaifeng to Datong is to train via Jinzhong which costs ¥150 - ¥430 and takes 23h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kaifeng to Datong is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs ¥420 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaifeng to Datong. However, there are services departing from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan and arriving at Datong via Zhengzhou Airport, Zhengzhou and Taiyuan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaifeng to Datong. However, there are services departing from Kaifeng and arriving at Datong via Luoyang and Yuci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
The distance between Kaifeng and Datong is 1084 km. The road distance is 754.2 km.
The best way to get from Kaifeng to Datong without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Kaifeng to Datong, including transfers.
Kaifeng to Datong bus services, operated by Airports China, depart from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan station.
Kaifeng to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Kaifeng station.
The best way to get from Kaifeng to Datong is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥500 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥300 - ¥410 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Kaifeng, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a vehicle from Kaifeng to Datong via Kaifeng North, Zhengzhou East, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, National Library, National Library Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan to Datong via Zhengzhou Airport, Zhengzhou, and Taiyuan Bus Terminal in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,300
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,220–1,260
- Website
- donghaiair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥340–2,300
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥330–2,100
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
Train from Kaifeng North to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥27–30
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- Business Class Seat
- ¥55–80
Train from Zhengzhou East to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–320
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,000
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 Huairen to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Kaifeng to Luoyang
- Hard Seat
- ¥29–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Luoyang to Yuci
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥150–210
- Soft sleeper
- ¥240–320
Train from Yuci to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Bus from Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan to Zhengzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥40
- Schedules at
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/jiangsu/nanjing/airport.htm
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
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More Questions & Answers
Kaifeng to Datong bus services, operated by Airports China, arrive at Zhengzhou Airport station.
Kaifeng to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Luoyang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaifeng to Datong is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Kaifeng to Datong.
There are 39+ hotels available in Datong.