Datong is a famous tourist city in northern China. Beijing to Datong railway is very popular. High-speed train service between Beijing and Datong allows passengers to go to Datong from Beijing in 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. Some 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 an overnight 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 April 25th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1101 | 07:30 | 09:49 | 2h 19m |
| D1103 | 08:19 | 10:46 | 2h 27m |
| G2531 | 08:20 | 10:06 | 1h 46m |
| G2535 | 13:00 | 15:01 | 2h 1m |
| D1117 | 15:45 | 18:03 | 2h 18m |
| D1119 | 17:00 | 19:34 | 2h 34m |
| G2541 | 18:43 | 20:29 | 2 h 5m |
| D1123 | 20:25 | 22:44 | 2 h 19m |
*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 April 25th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1102 | 07:00 | 09:13 | 2h 13m |
| G2534 | 10:31 | 12:11 | 1h 50m |
| D1112 | 12:53 | 15:19 | 2h 26m |
| G2538 | 15:57 | 17:56 | 1h 59m |
| D1118 | 17:28 | 19:49 | 2h 21m |
| D1122 | 18:51 | 21:22 | 2h 31m |
| G2540 | 19:08 | 20:53 | 1h 45m |
| G2542 | 20:53 | 22:36 | 1h 43m |
*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$75 (CNY513) | US$40 (CNY273) | US$25 (CNY170) |
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 April 25th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 | 00:07 | 06:37 | 6h 37m |
| K263 | 09:27 | 15:55 | 6h 28m |
| Z337 | 11:30 | 17:21 | 5h 51m |
| K1177 | 13:30 | 20:01 | 6h 31m |
| K573 | 20:37 | 02:45 | 6h 8m (next day) |
| Z179 | 21:04 | 03:12 | 6h 8m (next day) |
| K89 | 22:17 | 04:19 | 6h 2m (next day) |
| K885 | 23:58 | 05:48 | 5h 50m (next day) |
Datong-Beijing Regular Train Schedules
(Updated on April 25th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K90 | 01:39 | 07:30 | 5h 51m |
| K396 | 03:33 | 09:49 | 6h 16m |
| K886 | 05:04 | 11:15 | 6h 11m |
| Z338 | 14:00 | 19:34 | 5h 34m |
| Z352 | 15:39 | 22:01 | 6h 22m |
| Z184 | 21:18 | 03:20 | 6h 2m (next day) |
| K962 | 22:13 | 04:32 | 6h 26m (next day) |
| K598 | 23:03 | 04:28 | 5h 25m (next day) |
Beijing-Datong Regular Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$22 (CNY149.5) | US$15 (CNY97.5) | US$8 (CNY51.5) |
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 K885 from Beijing to Datong; and trains K598 from Datong to Beijing can save you the sightseeing time during the day and a hotel's bill.
