The train between Datong and Xining takes 28h 3m. There is at least one train per day from Datong to Xining. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Datong and Xining. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Datong is at 6:20 AM which arrives into Xining at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Datong South station and take an average of 28h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Datong to Xining. However, there are services departing from Datong station and arriving at Xining station via Zhangjiakou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
Datong to Xining train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Datong South station.
Datong to Xining train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Xining station.
The distance between Datong and Xining is 1,076 km. The road distance is 1,804 km.
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Xining via Datong South station and Zhangjiakou in around 12h 37m.
