There are 5 ways to get from Datong to Erlian Yanchang 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 43m¥1,128–1,367Bus, train via Erenhot
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erenhottrain 33
13h 14m¥150–253Drive 463.7 km
- Drive from Datong to Erlian Yanchangcar 463.7 km
4h 48m¥403–582Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Erlian Yanchangtaxi 463.7 km
4h 48m¥950–1,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain 4652/4653
13h 9m¥1,059–1,358
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Erlian Yanchang is to bus and train via Erenhot which costs ¥150 - ¥260 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Erlian Yanchang is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥400 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Erlian Yanchang. 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 43m.
The distance between Datong and Erlian Yanchang is 693 km. The road distance is 463.7 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Erlian Yanchang without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Datong to Erlian Yanchang, including transfers.
Datong to Erlian Yanchang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
Datong to Erlian Yanchang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhangjiakou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Erlian Yanchang is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Datong to Erlian Yanchang.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Erlian Yanchang, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Erlian Yanchang via Datong South station, Zhangjiakou, Wulanchabu station, Jining South Station, and Erlian in around 9h 43m.
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 48m
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
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