There are 8 ways to get from Shijiazhuang to Datong by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Beijing
best- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Stationtrain Xi'an North / ...
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
4h 30m¥219–425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shijiazhuang North to Taiyuantrain Beijing West
- Take the train from Taiyuan to Datongtrain Yuncheng
8h 32m¥86–240Train, bus
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang North to Taiyuantrain Beijing West
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
6h 12m¥146–260Drive 351 km
- Drive from Shijiazhuang to Datongcar 351 km
4h 15m¥304–439Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shijiazhuang to Datongtaxi 351 km
4h 15m¥600–750Fly to Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport, train
- Fly from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) to Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ)plane SJW - ZQZ
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain
5h 25m¥472–2,765Train, bus via Beijing
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing Fengtaitrain Taiyuan South
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
7h 16m¥236–300Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, bus
- Fly from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane SJW - HET
- Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
7h 59m¥488–2,818
Shijiazhuang to Datong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shijiazhuang to Datong is to train which costs ¥85 - ¥240 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Shijiazhuang to Datong is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥300 - ¥440.
No, there is no direct train from Shijiazhuang to Datong. However, there are services departing from Shijiazhuang North and arriving at Datong via Taiyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Shijiazhuang and Datong is 639 km. The road distance is 351 km.
The best way to get from Shijiazhuang to Datong without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥210 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Shijiazhuang to Datong, including transfers.
Shijiazhuang to Datong train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Shijiazhuang North station.
Shijiazhuang to Datong train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Taiyuan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shijiazhuang to Datong is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Shijiazhuang to Datong.
There are 34+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Shijiazhuang, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a train from Shijiazhuang to Datong via Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, National Library, National Library Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,700
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥330–2,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,400
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,600
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–420
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 Zhangjiakou to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing Fengtai
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–220
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–410
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–160
Train from Taiyuan to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Shijiazhuang North to Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–210
- 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
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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