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How to get fromXi'an to Datongby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Xi'an to Datong by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan SouthtrainXi'an North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
    8h 5m
    ¥298–578

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
    15h 22m
    ¥247

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan SouthtrainXi'an North / ...
    2. Take the train from Yuci to DatongtrainYuncheng
    12h 32m

  4. Drive 869.2 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Datongcar869.2 km
    9h 3m
    ¥779–1,125

  5. Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)planeXIY - HET
    2. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
    8h 43m
    ¥545–2,644

  6. Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)planeXIY - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
    3. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
    7h 47m
    ¥1,544–2,497

  7. Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeXIY - PEK
    2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
    8h 3m
    ¥1,632–2,580

  8. Fly to Baotou Donghe Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV)planeXIY - BAV
    2. Take the train from Baotou East to Hohhottrain
    3. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
    9h 27m
    ¥745–3,906

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥427Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?

You can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Datong via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Taiyuan South, and Yuci in around 12h 32m. Alternatively, Mipang operates a bus from Xi'an to Datong once daily. Tickets cost ¥245 and the journey takes 13h 50m.

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