There are 7 ways to get from Zhengzhou to Datong by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan Southtrain Wuhan
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
7h 12m¥321–383Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
10h¥216–300Train
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan Southtrain Shanghai Songjiang
- Take the train from Yuci to Datongtrain Yuncheng
11h 50m¥252–386Drive 699.2 km
- Drive from Zhengzhou to Datongcar 699.2 km
7h 13m¥595–859Fly to Datong Beijiazao Airport, train
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT)plane CGO - DAT
- Take the train from Huairen to Datongtrain
5h 34m¥385–2,115Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CGO - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain
7h 8m¥1,503–1,599Fly to Hohhot Baita International Airport, train
- Fly from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)plane CGO - HET
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Huai'antrain
- Take the train from Huai'an to Datong South stationtrain
7h 57m¥758–2,436
Zhengzhou to Datong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zhengzhou to Datong is to bus which costs ¥210 - ¥300 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Zhengzhou to Datong is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥380 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Zhengzhou to Datong. However, there are services departing from Zhengzhou and arriving at Datong via Taiyuan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Zhengzhou to Datong. However, there are services departing from Zhengzhou and arriving at Datong via Taiyuan South and Yuci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Zhengzhou and Datong is 724 km. The road distance is 699.2 km.
The best way to get from Zhengzhou to Datong without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs ¥320 - ¥390.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Zhengzhou to Datong, including transfers.
Zhengzhou to Datong bus services, operated by Checi, depart from Zhengzhou station.
Zhengzhou to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Zhengzhou station.
The best way to get from Zhengzhou to Datong is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ¥250 - ¥390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 - ¥300 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Zhengzhou, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a train from Zhengzhou to Datong via Taiyuan South and Yuci in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zhengzhou to Datong via Taiyuan Bus Terminal in around 10h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,280–1,340
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,000
- Website
- donghaiair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Datong Beijiazao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥320–2,000
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,200
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,700
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Hohhot Baita International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–5,500
Train from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
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 Yuci to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Huairen to Datong
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
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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
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
Zhengzhou to Datong bus services, operated by Checi, arrive at Taiyuan Bus Terminal station.
Zhengzhou to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zhengzhou to Datong is 699 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Zhengzhou to Datong.
There are 41+ hotels available in Datong.









