There are 4 ways to get from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Taiyuan to Datong Xinnan Bus Stationbus
3h 31m¥120–186Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taiyuan to Datongtrain Yuncheng
6h¥84–167Drive 287 km
- Drive from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoescar 287 km
3h 7m¥244–352Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoestaxi 287 km
3h 7m¥500–650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes is to train which costs ¥80 - ¥170 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
No, there is no direct bus from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes station. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan and arriving at Datong Xinnan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan and arriving at Datong via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Taiyuan and Yungang Grottoes is 288 km. The road distance is 287 km.
The best way to get from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥120 - ¥190.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes, including transfers.
Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Taiyuan station.
Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Taiyuan station.
The best way to get from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥120 - ¥190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥80 - ¥170 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Yungang Grottoes, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Taiyuan to Datong Xinnan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥80–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, China Railways K-Class operates a train from Taiyuan to Datong once daily. Tickets cost ¥40–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
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 Taiyuan to Datong Xinnan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥80–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
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More Questions & Answers
Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Datong Xinnan Bus Station.
Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Datong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Taiyuan to Yungang Grottoes.
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