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

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There are 7 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 Southtrain train Xi'an North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus bus
    7h 58m
    ¥308–588

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan Southtrain train Xi'an North / ...
    2. Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain train Yuncheng
    12h 26m
    ¥239–591

  3. Drive 869.2 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Datongcar car 869.2 km
    9h 4m
    ¥743–1,074

  4. Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane XIY - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    3. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    ¥1,536–2,697

  5. Bus

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

  6. Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane plane XIY - HET
    2. Take the train from Hohhot East to Huai'antrain train
    3. Take the train from Huai'an to Datong South stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    ¥565–2,262

  7. Fly to Ulanqab Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ulanqab Airport (UCB)plane plane XIY - UCB
    2. Take the train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    ¥2,449–5,356

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket¥386Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 864.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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 26m. 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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