Datong is a famous tourist city in northern China. Beijing to Datong railway is very popular. High-speed service between Beijing and Datong is now available, with the travel time of around 2 hours. Beijing to Datong high-speed trains terminate at Qinghe or Beijing North stations in Beijing and Datong South Station in Datong.
Besides, there are still normal-speed trains between Beijing and Datong, with the travel time of around 6 hours. Most of them are overnight trains, which depart at night and arrive early in the morning. Hard sleeper and soft sleeper are recommended if you take a train between Beijing and Datong.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 264 kilometers (164 miles)
- Duration: around 2 hours
- Terminals: Beijing North Railway Station 北京北站, Datong Railway Station 大同站, Datong South Railway Station 大同南站
- Main stops: Beijing, Qinghe, Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou, Datong
Beijing – Datong High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 17th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2501 | 06:40 | 09:02 | 2 h 22 min |
| G2505 | 08:40 | 11:00 | 2 h 20 min |
| G2507 | 10:02 | 12:07 | 2 h 5 min |
| G2513 | 14:22 | 16:28 | 2 h 6 min |
| G2515 | 15:07 | 17:35 | 2 h 28 min |
| G2521 | 18:24 | 20:43 | 2 h 19 min |
| G2523 | 19:54 | 21:59 | 2 h 5 min |
*Beijing to Datong high-speed trains depart from Beijing North, or Qinghe railway stations, and end at Datong South Railway Station. Tickets from Beijing North Station is a bit more expensive than from Qinghe Station. Check the complete Beijing to Datong high-speed train schedules.
Datong – Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 17th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2502 | 07:06 | 09:10 | 2 h 4 min |
| G2506 | 09:23 | 11:35 | 2 h 12 min |
| G2510 | 11:20 | 13:32 | 2 h 12 min |
| G2512 | 12:28 | 14:31 | 2 h 3 min |
| G2518 | 17:05 | 18:47 | 1 h 42 min |
| G2520 | 18:07 | 20:08 | 2 h 1 min |
| G2524 | 21:03 | 23:06 | 2 h 3 min |
*Datong to Beijing high-speed trains depart from Datong Railway Station, and end at Qinghe or Beijing North railway stations. Check the complete Datong to Beijing high-speed train schedules.
Beijing – Datong High-Speed Train Ticket Prices
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$52 (355 CNY) | US$34 (230 CNY) | US$19 (128 CNY) |
Datong – Beijing Regular Trains
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours
- Terminals: Beijing Railway Station 北京站, Beijing West Railway Station 北京西站, Datong Railway Station 大同站
- Main stops: Beijing, Zhangjiakou, Datong
Beijing – Datong Train Schedules
(Updated on February 17th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K55 | 02:48 | 08:57 | 6 h 9 min |
| K961 | 02:54 | 09:08 | 6 h 14 min |
| K711 | 03:36 | 09:35 | 5 h 59 min |
| K263 | 09:25 | 15:55 | 6 h 30 min |
| K395 | 10:51 | 16:59 | 6 h 08 min |
| Z283 | 11:07 | 17:07 | 6 h |
| K1177 | 13:30 | 20:01 | 6 h 31 min |
| K615 | 15:00 | 21:29 | 6 h 29 min |
| 1133 | 15:30 | 22:23 | 6 h 53 min |
| K573 | 20:37 | 02:41 next day | 6 h 4 min |
| K41 | 20:45 | 02:55 next day | 6 h 10 min |
| Z179 | 20:06 | 03:12 next day | 6 h 6 min |
| K597 | 21:32 | 03:34 next day | 6 h 6 min |
| K89 | 22:17 | 04:19 next day | 6 h 2 min |
| Z317 | 22:50 | 04:54 next day | 6 h 4 min |
| K695 | 23:32 | 06:05 next day | 6 h 33 min |
| K885 | 23:43 | 05:48 next day | 6 h 5 min |
Beijing – Datong Regular Train Schedules
(Updated on February 17th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K90 | 01:39 | 07:25 | 5 h 46 min |
| K264 | 01:57 | 08:21 | 6 h 24 min |
| K574 | 03:03 | 08:58 | 5 h 55 min |
| K396 | 03:31 | 09:49 | 6 h 18 min |
| Z180 | 03:55 | 09:55 | 6 h |
| K1178 | 04:34 | 12:15 | 7 h 41 min |
| K886 | 05:04 | 11:30 | 6 h 26 min |
| K616 | 07:16 | 13:40 | 6 h 24 min |
| K712 | 07:56 | 13:55 | 5 h 59 min |
| 1134 | 08:05 | 14:22 | 6 h 17 min |
| Z284 | 12:39 | 18:31 | 5 h 52 min |
| K42 | 13:26 | 19:39 | 6 h 13 min |
| Z318 | 15:38 | 21:50 | 6 h 12 min |
| K696 | 16:30 | 22:35 | 6 h 5 min |
| K962 | 22:13 | 04:37 next day | 6 h 24 min |
| K56 | 22:27 | 04:27 next day | 6 h |
| K598 | 23:03 | 04:54 next day | 5 h 51 min |
Beijing – Datong Regular Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$27 (189 CNY) | US$17 (120 CNY) | US$8 (53.5 CNY) |
High-Speed Train Vs Regular Trains
1. In Beijing, high-speed trains depart or end at Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Railway Station, which are different stations from the most commonly used high-speed train stations of Beijing West and Beijing South. In Datong, high-speed trains depart or end at Datong South Railway Station, which is a newly built high-speed train station far away from the city center.
2. Regular trains all terminate at train stations in both cities that are centrally located.
3. High-speed trains are faster and more comfortable.
4. High-speed train ticket fares are higher than regular train ticket fares.
5. Overnight regular trains like K89, K695, K885 from Beijing to Datong; and trains K962, K56, K598 from Datong to Beijing can save you the sightseeing time during the day and a hotel's bill.
