There are 9 ways to get from Dunhuang to Datong by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane DNH - DAT
- Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain
12h 38m¥1,446–4,096Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Hohhot Easttrain
- Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
33h 15m¥287–655Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain
28h 17m¥642–1,510Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Xi'antrain
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
35h 16m¥500–807Drive 1,922.4 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Datongcar 1,922.4 km
20h 13m¥1,624–2,346Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane DNH - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
8h 18m¥2,604–5,240Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane DNH - PKX
- Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
8h 27m¥3,510–6,752Fly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane DNH - TYN
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
13h 44m¥1,002–4,597Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane DNH - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Huai'antrain
- Take the train from Huai'an to Datong South stationtrain
12h 26m¥4,389–7,717
Dunhuang (DNH) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Datong is to train and bus which costs ¥280 - ¥700 and takes 33h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Datong is to fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs ¥2600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Datong South station via Lanzhou West and Zhangjiakou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Datong is 1637 km. The road distance is 1922.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Datong without a car is to train which takes 28h 17m and costs ¥600 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Dunhuang to Datong, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
Dunhuang to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Datong is 1922 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Dunhuang to Datong.
There are 43+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Datong via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West, Zhangjiakou, and Datong South station in around 28h 17m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,600
Flights from Dunhuang to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Hohhot Baita International Airport via Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–7,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Hohhot Baita International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–9,000
Train from Huairen to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥330–430
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
Bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
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