There are 9 ways to get from Linzhou to Datong by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train via Beijing
best- Take the taxi from Linzhou to Anyang Easttaxi
- Take the train from Anyang East to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
6h 31m¥519–592Taxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Linzhou to Changzhi Easttaxi
- Take the train from Changzhi East to Taiyuan Southtrain
- Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain
11h 1m¥328–488Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Linzhou to Changzhi Easttaxi
- Take the train from Changzhi East to Taiyuan Southtrain
- Take the bus from Taiyuan to Datong Xinnanbus
8h 29m¥367–483Drive 558.6 km
- Drive from Linzhou to Datongcar 558.6 km
6h 52m¥486–701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Linzhou to Datongtaxi 558.6 km
6h 52m¥950–1,200Bus to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train
- Take the bus from Linzhou 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
7h 37m¥487–2,489Taxi to Changzhi Wangcun Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Linzhou to Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH)taxi
- Fly from Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CIH - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
6h 48m¥1,137–1,236Taxi to Changzhi Wangcun Airport, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Linzhou to Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH)taxi
- Fly from Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane CIH - PKX
- Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
6h 41m¥693–2,568Bus to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Linzhou 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
10h 8m¥510–2,192
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linzhou to Datong is to taxi and train and bus which costs ¥360 - ¥490 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Linzhou to Datong is to taxi and train via Beijing which takes 6h 31m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
The distance between Linzhou and Datong is 919 km. The road distance is 558.6 km.
The best way to get from Linzhou to Datong without a car is to taxi and train via Beijing which takes 6h 31m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Linzhou to Datong, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Linzhou to Datong is 559 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Linzhou to Datong.
There are 43+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Linzhou, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
There is no direct connection from Linzhou to Datong. However, you can take the taxi to Anyang East, take the train to Beijing West Station, walk to Beijing West Station, take the line 9 subway to National Library, walk to National Library Station, take the line 4 subway to Xizhimen Station, walk to Beijing North station, take the train to Datong South station, then take the taxi to Datong. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Changzhi East, take the train to Taiyuan South, take the taxi to Taiyuan, then take the bus to Datong Xinnan.
- Website
- donghaiair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,300
Flights from Changzhi Wangcun Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥300–2,100
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Changzhi Wangcun Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–765
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥320–2,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–6,000
Train from Anyang East to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
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 Changzhi East to Taiyuan South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–310
Train from Huairen to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Yuci to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Phone
- +86-010-96165
Train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–35
- Schedules at
- bdia.com.cn
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Taiyuan to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥80–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–1,200
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