There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Datong by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan Southtrain Xi'an North / ...
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
7h 58m¥308–588Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan Southtrain Xi'an North / ...
- Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain Yuncheng
12h 26m¥239–591Drive 869.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Datongcar 869.2 km
9h 4m¥735–1,061Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane XIY - PKX
- Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
7h 46m¥1,536–4,297Bus
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
15h 22m¥247Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane XIY - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Huai'antrain
- Take the train from Huai'an to Datong South stationtrain
8h 25m¥665–2,962Fly to Ulanqab Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ulanqab Airport (UCB)plane XIY - UCB
- Take the train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain
8h 35m¥1,749–4,756
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Datong is to bus which costs ¥247 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Datong is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Datong. However, there are services departing from Yahe Garden and arriving at Datong via Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Datong. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Datong via Xi'an North, Taiyuan South and Yuci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Xi'an and Datong is 864 km. The road distance is 869.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Datong without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs ¥300 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Xi'an to Datong, including transfers.
Xi'an to Datong bus services, operated by Mipang, depart from Xi'an station.
Xi'an to Datong train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Datong is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs ¥230 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥247 and takes 15h 22m.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Datong via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Taiyuan South, and Yuci in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, Mipang operates a bus from Xi'an to Datong once daily. Tickets cost ¥245 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,400
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,400
Train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakou
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
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More Questions & Answers
Xi'an to Datong bus services, operated by Mipang, arrive at Datong station.
Xi'an to Datong train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Datong is 869 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Xi'an to Datong.
There are 46+ hotels available in Datong.