There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes 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
8h 18m¥343–638Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan Southtrain Xi'an North / ...
- Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain Yuncheng
12h 46m¥279–641Drive 882.1 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoescar 882.1 km
9h 18m¥748–1,081Fly 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
8h 2m¥1,559–2,627Bus
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Datongbus
15h 41m¥282–297Fly 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 42m¥648–2,692Fly 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 52m¥2,072–4,886
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes is to bus which costs ¥280 - ¥300 and takes 15h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes is to fly and train which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes. However, there are services departing from Yahe Garden and arriving at Datong via Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes. 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 46m.
The distance between Xi'an and Yungang Grottoes is 882 km. The road distance is 882.1 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs ¥340 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes, including transfers.
Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by Mipang, depart from Xi'an station.
Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs ¥270 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥280 - ¥300 and takes 15h 41m.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Yungang Grottoes, China?
You can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Yungang Grottoes via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Taiyuan South, Yuci, and Datong in around 12h 46m. 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 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–3,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,900
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Ulanqab Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,500
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,200
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,400
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,400
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
Train from Yuci to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Phone
- +86-010-96165
- Website
- Beijing International Airport
Train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–35
- Website
- Beijing International Airport
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 Hohhot East to Huai'an
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥240–350
Train from Huai'an to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥56–61
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Wulanchabu station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
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- 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
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Xi'an to Datong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥245
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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More Questions & Answers
Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes bus services, operated by Mipang, arrive at Datong station.
Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes is 882 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Xi'an to Yungang Grottoes.
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