There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane SHA - DAT
- Take the taxi from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Yungang Grottoes (Station)taxi
5h 2m¥814–2,044Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
21h 14m¥453–616Train
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
8h 31m¥783–859Drive 1,454 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station)car 1,454 km
14h 50m¥1,232–1,779Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane PVG - DAT
- Take the taxi from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Yungang Grottoes (Station)taxi
5h 29m¥1,364–3,494Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane NGB - DAT
- Take the taxi from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Yungang Grottoes (Station)taxi
7h 43m¥1,528–3,889Train via Gongjiao Four Company
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijingtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
16h 51m¥579–1,216Train #2
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yangquan Northtrain
- Take the train from Yangquan North to Taiyuan Stationtrain
- Take the train from Taiyuan to Datongtrain
20h 18m¥702–985
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) is to bus which costs ¥450 - ¥650 and takes 21h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥800 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station). However, there are services departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Datong via Taiyuan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Yungang Grottoes (Station) 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 31m.
The distance between Shanghai and Yungang Grottoes (Station) is 1277 km. The road distance is 1454 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs ¥750 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station), including transfers.
Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai General station.
Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs ¥750 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥450 - ¥650 and takes 21h 14m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Yungang Grottoes (Station), China?
You can take a train from Shanghai station to Yungang Grottoes (Station) via Beijing South, Taoranting Station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanghai General to Yungang Grottoes (Station) via Taiyuan Bus Terminal and Datong in around 21h 14m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,800
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,900
Train from Shanghai station to Beijing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
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 Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
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 Shanghai Hongqiao to Yangquan North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥600–700
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,050–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,200
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Shanghai station to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥390–950
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥390–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–950
Train from Yangquan North to Taiyuan Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
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 Shanghai General to Taiyuan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥310–440
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥310–440
Bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Taiyuan Bus Terminal station.
Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station) is 1454 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Shanghai to Yungang Grottoes (Station).
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