There are 7 ways to get from Erlian to Datong by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Longnan Chengzhou Airport, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
best- Take the taxi from Erlian to Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL)taxi
- Fly from Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane LNL - PKX
- Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
7h 14m¥876–2,961Train
cheapest- Take the train from Liangdang to Sanmenxiatrain
- Take the train from Sanmenxia to Yuncheng Stationtrain
- Take the train from Yuncheng Station to Datongtrain
28h 3m¥203–513Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Liangdang to Xi'antrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
15h 1m¥751–902Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Erlian to Hanzhongtaxi
- Take the train from Hanzhong to Xi'an North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
19h 44m¥768–946Drive 1,167.5 km
- Drive from Erlian to Datongcar 1,167.5 km
12h 34m¥992–1,433Taxi to Hanzhong Chenggu Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Erlian to Hanzhong Chenggu Airport (HZG)taxi
- Fly from Hanzhong Chenggu Airport (HZG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane HZG - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
8h 36m¥2,038–4,253Train, bus
- Take the train from Liangdang to Xi'antrain Chengdu
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
20h 26m¥313–388
Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erlian to Datong is to train and bus which costs ¥310 - ¥390 and takes 20h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Erlian to Datong is to taxi and fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs ¥850 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct train from Erlian to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Liangdang and arriving at Datong South station via Wulukou, Xi'an North, Beijing West Station, National Library Station and Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
The distance between Erlian and Datong is 1630 km. The road distance is 1167.5 km.
The best way to get from Erlian to Datong without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 15h 1m and costs ¥750 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Erlian to Datong, including transfers.
Erlian to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Liangdang station.
Erlian to Datong train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Xi'an station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlian to Datong is 1167 km. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Erlian to Datong.
There are 40+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Erlian, Gansu, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a vehicle from Erlian to Datong via Liangdang, Xi'an, Wulukou, North station, Xi'an North, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, National Library, National Library Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Hanzhong Chenggu Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,500
Flights from Hanzhong Chenggu Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport via Yinchuan Hedong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,500
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Longnan Chengzhou Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Longnan Chengzhou Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,500
- Phone
- +86-010-96165
- Website
- en.bcia.com.cn
Train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–35
- Website
- https://en.bcia.com.cn/gsjssy.html
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Xi'an North to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Hanzhong to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥110–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- Business Class Seat
- ¥250–360
Train from Beijing North station to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Liangdang to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
Train from Liangdang to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
Train from Liangdang to Sanmenxia
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–85
- Hard sleeper
- ¥120–170
- Soft sleeper
- ¥190–260
Train from Sanmenxia to Yuncheng Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥70–100
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Yuncheng Station to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥150–210
- Soft sleeper
- ¥240–320
Train from Hanzhong to Xi'an North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–190
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥90–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥130–190
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Xi'an to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥245
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Xi'an to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥245
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥170–550
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