There are 4 ways to get from Simatai to Datong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gubeikou to Beijing Qinghe Stationtrain Gubeikou
- Take the train from Beijing Qinghe Station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
5h 41m¥222–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gubeikou Station to Miyun Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Miyun Bus Station to Sanyuan Bridge West Stationbus
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
10h¥183–242Drive 413.5 km
- Drive from Simatai to Datongcar 413.5 km
4h 39m¥353–510Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Gubeikou to Beijing North stationtrain Gubeikou
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
5h 42m¥233–272
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simatai to Datong is to bus which costs ¥180 - ¥250 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Simatai to Datong is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥350 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Simatai station to Datong. However, there are services departing from Gubeikou Station and arriving at Datong Xinnan via Miyun Bus Station and Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Simatai to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Gubeikou and arriving at Datong South station via Beijing Qinghe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Simatai and Datong is 485 km. The road distance is 413.5 km.
The best way to get from Simatai to Datong without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥220 - ¥270.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Simatai to Datong, including transfers.
Simatai to Datong bus services, operated by Beijing bus, depart from Gubeikou Station.
Simatai to Datong train services, operated by Beijing Suburban Railway, depart from Gubeikou station.
The best way to get from Simatai to Datong is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥220 - ¥270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥250 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Simatai, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a vehicle from Simatai to Datong via Gubeikou, Beijing Qinghe Station, and Datong South station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Simatai to Datong Xinnan via Gubeikou Station, Miyun Bus Station, Sanyuan Bridge West Station, Sanyuanqiao Station, Liuliqiao, and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 10h.
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- 12306.cn
Train from Gubeikou to Beijing Qinghe Station
Train from Gubeikou to Beijing North station
Train from Beijing Qinghe Station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–260
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–480
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Bus from Gubeikou Station to Miyun Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥11
- Schedules at
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/scene/beijing/gubeikou.htm
Bus from Miyun Bus Station to Sanyuan Bridge West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥17
- Schedules at
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/scene/beijing/gubeikou.htm
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Simatai to Datong bus services, operated by Beijing bus, arrive at Miyun Bus Station.
Simatai to Datong train services, operated by Beijing Suburban Railway, arrive at Beijing Qinghe Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simatai to Datong is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Simatai to Datong.
There are 42+ hotels available in Datong.