There are 4 ways to get from Datong to Mutianyu 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 Yanqi Laketrain Beijing North
4h 35m¥251–299Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the bus from Xiba River to Huairou Beidajiebus 916 Express
8h 36m¥166–223Drive 349.4 km
- Drive from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wallcar 349.4 km
4h 6m¥297–429Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Mutianyu Great Walltaxi 349.4 km
4h 6m¥900–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall is to bus which costs ¥160 - ¥230 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥290 - ¥430.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall. 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 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Mutianyu Great Wall. 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 35m.
The distance between Datong and Mutianyu Great Wall is 454 km. The road distance is 349.4 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥250 - ¥300.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall, including transfers.
Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Datong Xinnan station.
Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥250 - ¥300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥230 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Mutianyu Great Wall, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall via Datong South station, Beijing North station, and Yanqi Lake in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Mutianyu Great Wall via Beijing Liuliqiao, Liuliqiao, Taiyanggong Station, Xiba River, Huairou Beidajie, and Mutianyu Roundabelt in around 8h 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
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing North station to Yanqi Lake
- [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
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from Xiba River to Huairou Beidajie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Datong to Mutianyu Great Wall.
There are 32+ hotels available in Mutianyu Great Wall.





