There are 4 ways to get from Ulanqab to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakoutrain Baotou / ...
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
3h 2m¥174–249Drive 119 km
cheapest- Drive from Ulanqab to Datongcar 119 km
1h 16m¥102–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Wulanchabu station to Hohhottrain Beijing North
- Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
6h 16m¥143–242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ulanqab to Datongtaxi 119 km
1h 16m¥210–260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulanqab to Datong is to drive which costs ¥100 - ¥150 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ulanqab to Datong is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥100 - ¥150.
No, there is no direct train from Ulanqab station to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Wulanchabu station and arriving at Datong South station via Zhangjiakou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Ulanqab and Datong is 337 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Ulanqab to Datong without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥170 - ¥250.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Ulanqab to Datong, including transfers.
Ulanqab to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Wulanchabu station.
Ulanqab to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhangjiakou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulanqab to Datong is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ulanqab to Datong.
There are 42+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Ulanqab, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a train from Wulanchabu station to Datong via Zhangjiakou and Datong South station in around 3h 2m.
Train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Wulanchabu station to Hohhot
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥63–69
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–200
Train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakou
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Wulanchabu station to Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- ¥210–260
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