There are 4 ways to get from Beijing West Station to Datong 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 27m¥182–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
5h 35m¥110–160Drive 329.4 km
- Drive from Beijing West Station to Datongcar 329.4 km
3h 56m¥279–402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing West Station to Datongtaxi 329.4 km
3h 56m¥850–1,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beijing West Station to Datong is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing West Station to Datong is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥180 - ¥220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beijing Liuliqiao and arriving at Datong Xinnan. Services depart three times a day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing West Station station to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Datong South station via National Library Station and Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Beijing West Station and Datong is 357 km. The road distance is 329.4 km.
The best way to get from Beijing West Station to Datong without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥180 - ¥220.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Beijing West Station to Datong, including transfers.
Beijing West Station to Datong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Beijing West Station to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing North station.
The best way to get from Beijing West Station to Datong is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥180 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Beijing West Station, China and Datong, 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 56m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,000
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 West Station to Datong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Datong Xinnan station.
Beijing West Station to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Datong South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing West Station to Datong is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Beijing West Station to Datong.
There are 43+ hotels available in Datong.