There are 8 ways to get from Kunming to Datong by plane, train, 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.
Fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane KMG - DAT
- Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain
7h 28m¥2,153–5,107Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming to Beijing West Stationtrain Kunming
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
40h 37m¥363–830Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Beijing West Stationtrain Kunming South
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
15h 29m¥1,359–1,561Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
33h 5m¥661–1,252Drive 2,332.4 km
- Drive from Kunming to Datongcar 2,332.4 km
23h 56m¥1,971–2,847Fly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane KMG - TYN
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
10h 49m¥709–3,108Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane KMG - PKX
- Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
9h 12m¥1,717–2,663Train via Changsha
- Take the train from Kunming to Xiangtantrain
- Take the train from Xiangtan to Changsha Stationtrain
- Take the train from Changsha station to Taiyuantrain
- Take the train from Taiyuan to Datongtrain
2d 8h¥378–980
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Datong is to train and bus which costs ¥360 - ¥850 and takes 40h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Datong is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs ¥2100 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Datong South station via Kunming South, Beijing West Station, National Library Station and Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
The distance between Kunming and Datong is 1969 km. The road distance is 2332.4 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Datong without a car is to train which takes 15h 29m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Kunming to Datong, including transfers.
Kunming to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Datong is 2332 km. It takes approximately 23h 56m to drive from Kunming to Datong.
There are 43+ hotels available in Datong.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a train from Kunming Station to Datong via Kunming South, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, National Library, National Library Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,000
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,000
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,300
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,500
Train from Huairen to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Kunming to Xiangtan
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥140–360
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard sleeper
- ¥260–360
- Soft sleeper
- ¥420–550
Train from Changsha station to Taiyuan
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–240
- Hard sleeper
- ¥310–440
- Soft sleeper
- ¥500–700
Train from Taiyuan to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
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 Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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