There are 3 ways to get from Shanxi to Datong by train, bus, or car
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Shanxi to Datong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanxi to Datong is to train which costs ¥178 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shanxi to Datong is to train and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ¥250 - ¥460.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yuncheng Station station and arriving at Datong. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Shanxi and Datong is 653 km. The road distance is 657.6 km.
The best way to get from Shanxi to Datong without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs ¥250 - ¥460.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Shanxi to Datong, including transfers.
Shanxi to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Yuncheng Station.
Shanxi to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Datong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanxi to Datong is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Shanxi to Datong.
There are 35+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Shanxi, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
China Railways K-Class operates a train from Yuncheng Station to Datong once daily. Tickets cost ¥178 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
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Train from Yuncheng North to Taiyuan South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–270
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥190–270
Train from Yuncheng North to Taiyuan South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥260–290
- Business Class Seat
- ¥380–550
Train from Yuncheng Station to Datong
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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