There are 4 ways to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Badalingchangcheng Stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
3h 34m¥206–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the bus from Tiananmen West to Badaling Stationbus Tourist Bus Line 1
7h 36m¥197–242Drive 275.2 km
- Drive from Datong to Badaling Great Wallcar 275.2 km
3h¥234–338Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Badaling Great Walltaxi 275.2 km
3h¥700–850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall is to bus which costs ¥190 - ¥250 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥230 - ¥340.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Badaling Great Wall station. However, there are services departing from Datong Xinnan and arriving at Badaling Station via Tiananmen West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Badaling Great Wall station. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Badalingchangcheng Station via Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Datong and Badaling Great Wall is 405 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥200 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall, including transfers.
Datong to Badaling Great Wall bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Datong Xinnan station.
Datong to Badaling Great Wall train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Badaling Great Wall is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥200 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥190 - ¥250 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Badaling Great Wall, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Badaling Great Wall via Datong South station, Beijing North station, and Badalingchangcheng Station in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Badaling Great Wall via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Gongzhufen Station, Tian'anmen West Station, Tiananmen West, and Badaling Station in around 7h 36m.
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Beijing North station to Badalingchangcheng Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥29–32
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥45–49
- Business Class Seat
- ¥55–85
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
- Phone
- +86 10 83531111
- Website
- bjlyjszx.com
Bus from Tiananmen West to Badaling Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥80
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
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More Questions & Answers
Datong to Badaling Great Wall bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Datong to Badaling Great Wall train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Badaling Great Wall is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Datong to Badaling Great Wall.
There are 18+ hotels available in Badaling Great Wall.