Beijing to Datong Train - Ticket Prices, Times

Written by Matteo Updated May. 31, 2024

32 trains are running between Beijing and Datong. The fastest train, G2541, takes only 1 hour and 46 minutes. Starting from Beijing North Station, the train passes through 1-2 stations in Hebei Province before arriving at Datong South Station. Depending on the level of seat comfort, ticket prices range from CNY165/USD23 to CNY499/USD69.

 

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Beijing to Datong Map By Train

The trains traveling between Beijing and Datong mainly pass through 4 stations, which are Qinghe, Xuanhua North, Zhangjiakou, and Yanggao South. As the stopping time at each station is very short, it is recommended that you stay in your seat and not wander around randomly.

Beijing to Datong train map
The train route from Beijing to Datong

Beijing to Datong High-Speed Trains

Beijing to Datong High-Speed Trains Schedules

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
G2529 07:19 09:28 2h09m
G2531 08:20 10:06 1h31m
G2543 12:47 15:00 2h13m
G2535 13:09 15:11 2h2m
G2549 16:48 19:05 2h17m
D1123 20:16 22:43 2h27m
D1123 20:31 22:43 2h12m

Datong to Beijing High-Speed Trains Schedules

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
G2546 08:03 10:26 2h23m
G2530 10:11 12:22 2h11m
D1110 12:16 14:28 2h12m
G2536 13:36 15:43 2h7m
G2538 16:05 18:17 2h12m
G2550 20:27 22:41 2h14m
G2542 21:01 22:59 1h58m

Beijing to Datong High-Speed Trains Ticket Prices

Seat Business Class First Class Second Class
Price CNY494/USD68 CNY263/USD36 CNY164/USD22

Note for Passengers: 

The Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Datong

Hanging Temple: The whole temple is named Hanging Temple because it seems to be hanging on the cliff. The whole temple is a wooden structure, which is the earliest and best-preserved high-rise building in China.

Open from 7:30 to 17:00 every day, but during national legal holidays and peak travel periods will be subject to the number of visitors on that day.

Yungang Grottoes: The scenic area is divided into the landscape area and the grottoes, among which the grottoes are the most appealing part. They are divided into 3 areas, and about 40 caves are currently open to the public.

Open from 9:00 to 17:00 every day, but during national legal holidays and peak travel periods will be subject to the number of visitors on that day.

Huayan Temple: Huayan Temple is divided into a northwest and southeast temple. The most recommended place in the northwest Temple is the Daxiong Hall, which is the largest hall of the Liao and Jin Dynasties in China. Southeast Temple has many statues from the Liao Dynasty.

Open from 6:00 to 19:00 every day, but during national legal holidays and peak travel periods, it will be subject to the number of visitors on that day.

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