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How to get fromShanghai to Datongby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Datong by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain train Shanghai
    2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain train Beijing North-Datong South
    8h 19m
    ¥760–834

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus bus
    21h
    ¥418–571

  3. Drive 1,443.9 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Datongcar car 1,443.9 km
    14h 41m
    ¥1,237–1,786

  4. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane plane SHA - DAT
    2. Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain train
    6h 35m
    ¥849–2,399

  5. Train via Jinzhong

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Taiyuan Southtrain train Shanghai Songjiang / ...
    2. Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain train Yuncheng
    19h 18m
    ¥681–859

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijingtrain train Shanghai
    2. Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus bus
    19h 45m
    ¥514–1,112

  7. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane plane PVG - DAT
    2. Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain train
    7h 2m
    ¥1,199–3,449

  8. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane SHA - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    ¥1,613–1,955

  9. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane plane NGB - DAT
    3. Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain train
    9h 17m
    ¥1,463–3,944

  10. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane plane SHA - TYN
    2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus bus
    9h 46m
    ¥805–1,800

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥825Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,674.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?

You can take a train from Shanghai station to Datong via Beijing South, Taoranting Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanghai General to Datong via Taiyuan Bus Terminal in around 21h.

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