There are 5 ways to get from Datong to Great wall of China 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 Yanqi Laketrain Beijing North
4h 34m¥251–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the bus from Xiba River to Huairou Beidajiebus 916 Express
8h 56m¥145–197Train, bus
- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou Beidajiebus 916 Express
5h 12m¥206–242Drive 348.5 km
- Drive from Datong to Great wall of Chinacar 348.5 km
4h 5m¥296–427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Great wall of Chinataxi 348.5 km
4h 5m¥850–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Great wall of China is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Great wall of China is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥290 - ¥430.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Great wall of China. However, there are services departing from Datong Xinnan and arriving at Mutianyu Roundabelt via Xiba River and Huairou Beidajie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Great wall of China. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Yanqi Lake via Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Datong and Great wall of China is 454 km. The road distance is 348.5 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Great wall of China without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥250 - ¥300.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Datong to Great wall of China, including transfers.
Datong to Great wall of China bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Datong Xinnan station.
Datong to Great wall of China train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Great wall of China is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥250 - ¥300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Great wall of China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Great wall of China via Datong South station, Beijing North station, and Yanqi Lake in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Great wall of China via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Taiyanggong Station, Xiba River, Huairou Beidajie, and Mutianyu Roundabelt in around 8h 56m.
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 Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing North station to Yanqi Lake
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou Beidajie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Xiba River to Huairou Beidajie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Datong to Great wall of China bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Datong to Great wall of China train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Great wall of China is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Datong to Great wall of China.
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