What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes is to bus which costs ¥450 - ¥650 and takes 21h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥850 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Yungang Grottoes?

No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes. However, there are services departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Datong via Taiyuan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Yungang Grottoes?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Yungang Grottoes station. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Datong South station via Taoranting Station and Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes?

The distance between Shanghai and Yungang Grottoes is 1279 km. The road distance is 1456 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs ¥750 - ¥900.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes bus from?

Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai General station.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes train from?

Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.

Train or bus from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs ¥750 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥450 - ¥650 and takes 21h 19m.

Where does the Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes bus arrive?

Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Taiyuan Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes train arrive?

Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes is 1456 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes.

Where can I stay near Yungang Grottoes?

There are 44+ hotels available in Yungang Grottoes.

Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane SHA - DAT
2. Take the taxi from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Yungang Grottoestaxi
5h 7m
¥864–2,044
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
21h 19m
¥453–621
Train
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain Shanghai
2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
8h 36m
¥783–864
Drive 1,456 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoescar 1,456 km
14h 55m
¥1,238–1,787
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane PVG - DAT
2. Take the taxi from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Yungang Grottoestaxi
5h 34m
¥1,364–3,494
Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane NGB - DAT
3. Take the taxi from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Yungang Grottoestaxi
7h 48m
¥1,528–3,889
Train via Gongjiao Four Company
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijingtrain Shanghai
2. Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
17h 8m
¥579–1,216
Train via Jinzhong
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Taiyuan Southtrain Shanghai Songjiang / ...
2. Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain Yuncheng
19h 38m
¥721–909

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,278.5 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Yungang Grottoes, China?

You can take a train from Shanghai station to Yungang Grottoes via Beijing South, Taoranting Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanghai General to Yungang Grottoes via Taiyuan Bus Terminal and Datong in around 21h 19m.

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