There are 8 ways to get from Datong to Jiayuguan by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
- Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane PKX - JGN
7h 31m¥2,564–6,318Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Jiayuguantrain Shenyang
26h 37m¥255–547Train
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot Easttrain
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Jiayuguantrain
24h 31m¥385–636Bus, train via Xi'an
- Take the bus from Datong to Xi'anbus
- Take the train from Xi'an to Jiayuguantrain Shanghai
28h 44m¥398–603Drive 1,566.6 km
- Drive from Datong to Jiayuguancar 1,566.6 km
18h 10m¥1,323–1,911Train to Datong Beijiazao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane DAT - JGN
12h 53m¥1,200–5,661Bus to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuanbus
- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane TYN - JGN
11h 40m¥1,137–5,766Train, train to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot Easttrain
- Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)plane HET - JGN
10h 30m¥2,077–8,827
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Jiayuguan is to bus and train which costs ¥250 - ¥550 and takes 26h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Jiayuguan is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Jiayuguan. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Jiayuguan via Zhangjiakou and Hohhot East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
The distance between Datong and Jiayuguan is 1972 km. The road distance is 1566.6 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Jiayuguan without a car is to train which takes 24h 31m and costs ¥380 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Datong to Jiayuguan, including transfers.
Datong to Jiayuguan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
Datong to Jiayuguan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhangjiakou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Jiayuguan is 1567 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Datong to Jiayuguan.
There are eight+ hotels available in Jiayuguan.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Jiayuguan, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Jiayuguan via Datong South station, Zhangjiakou, Hohhot East, and Jiayuguan in around 24h 31m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–6,000
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,500
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800–11,000
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,500
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–7,000
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–6,500
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–7,000
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Jiayuguan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
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 Hohhot East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥300–430
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 Hohhot East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥300–430
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Datong to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥245
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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