There are 4 ways to get from Beijing to Datong (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
3h 23m¥183–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
6h 40m¥113–163Drive 340.1 km
- Drive from Beijing to Datong (Station)car 340.1 km
3h 37m¥292–422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing to Datong (Station)taxi 340.1 km
3h 37m¥850–1,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Datong (Station) is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Datong (Station) is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥180 - ¥220.
No, there is no direct bus from Beijing to Datong (Station). However, there are services departing from Beijing Liuliqiao and arriving at Datong Xinnan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing to Datong (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Dongzhimen and arriving at Datong South station via Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Beijing and Datong (Station) is 359 km. The road distance is 340.1 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Datong (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥180 - ¥220.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Beijing to Datong (Station), including transfers.
Beijing to Datong (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Beijing to Datong (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing North station.
The best way to get from Beijing to Datong (Station) is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥180 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Datong (Station), Shanxi, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing North station to Datong South station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–170 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥110–160 and the journey takes 5h.
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
- [email protected]
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
Beijing Beiqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-87665998
- Website
- beiqitaxi.com.cn
Beijing Sanyuan Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-56306666
Beijing Shouqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 400-926-3131
- Website
- izuche.com
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Booking & Getting There
Beijing to Datong (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Datong Xinnan station.
Beijing to Datong (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Datong South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Datong (Station) is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Beijing to Datong (Station).
There are 39+ hotels available in Datong (Station).