There are 4 ways to get from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes 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 38m¥203–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
6h 37m¥147–208Drive 355.9 km
- Drive from Beijing to Yungang Grottoescar 355.9 km
3h 46m¥303–437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing to Yungang Grottoestaxi 355.9 km
3h 46m¥900–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥210 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥200 - ¥240.
No, there is no direct bus from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes. However, there are services departing from Beijing Liuliqiao and arriving at Datong Xinnan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes 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 38m.
The distance between Beijing and Yungang Grottoes is 371 km. The road distance is 355.9 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥200 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes, including transfers.
Beijing to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Beijing to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing North station.
The best way to get from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥200 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥210 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Yungang Grottoes, 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 46m
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Beijing to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Datong Xinnan station.
Beijing to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Datong South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Yungang Grottoes is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes.
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