There are 5 ways to get from Datong to Erenhot (Station) by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Wulanchabu stationtrain
- Take the train from Jining South Station to Erliantrain
9h 38m¥1,099–1,332Bus, train via Erenhot
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erenhottrain 33
13h 50m¥120–213Drive 453 km
- Drive from Datong to Erenhot (Station)car 453 km
4h 36m¥386–557Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Erenhot (Station)taxi 453 km
4h 36m¥800–950Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain 4652/4653
13h 4m¥1,030–1,323
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Erenhot (Station) is to bus and train via Erenhot which costs ¥120 - ¥220 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Erenhot (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥380 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Erenhot (Station). However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Erlian via Zhangjiakou and Jining South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Datong and Erenhot (Station) is 681 km. The road distance is 453 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Erenhot (Station) without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Datong to Erenhot (Station), including transfers.
Datong to Erenhot (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
Datong to Erenhot (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhangjiakou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Erenhot (Station) is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Datong to Erenhot (Station).
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Erenhot (Station), China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Erenhot (Station) via Datong South station, Zhangjiakou, Wulanchabu station, Jining South Station, and Erlian in around 9h 38m.
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Zhangjiakou to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Jining South Station to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot Station to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- ubtz.mn
Train from Hohhot Station to Erenhot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥40–90
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ¥120–150
- Sitting coach
- ¥40–50
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥75–90
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
Bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ¥800–950
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