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There are seven pairs of trains in total running between Pingyao and Datong. Three of them are high-speed trains and the rest are normal-speed trains. The running times range from 3 to 8 hours for the whole journey.
Pingyao–Datong High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 370 kilometers (230 miles)
- Terminals: Pingyaogucheng Railway Station, Datong South Railway Station
- Duration: 3 hours
- Main stops: Taigu, Taiyuan, Xinzhou, Huairen
Pingyao–Datong High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2582 | 12:10 | 15:26 | 3 h 16 min |
| D5376 | 17:00 | 19:57 | 2 h 57 min |
| D5378 | 18:45 | 21:58 | 3 h 13 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the up-to-date schedules.
Datong to Pingyao High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5367 | 12:05 | 14:58 | 2 h 53 min |
| D5375 | 17:55 | 21:17 | 3 h 22 min |
Pingyao–Datong High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|
| ¥189 ($28) | ¥118.5 ($18) |
Pingyao–Datong Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Datong Railway Station, Pingyao Railway Station
- Duration: 6–7½ hours
- Main stops: Huairen, Yingxian, Xinzhou, Taiyuan, Taigu, Qixian
Pingyao to Datong Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2672 | 07:28 | 15:27 | 7 h 59 min |
| K7808 | 12:58 | 20:12 | 7 h 14 min |
| K962 | 15:19 | 21:45 | 6 h 26 min |
| 2464 | 21:23 | 04:34 | 7 h 11 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Pingyao to Datong up-to-date schedules.
Datong to Pingyao Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K7808 | 06:20 | 14:05 | 7 h 45 min |
| K961 | 09:35 | 15:25 | 5 h 50 min |
| 2463 | 22:31 | 05:52 | 7 h 21 min |
Pingyao–Datong Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥193 ($28) | ¥124 ($18) | ¥69 ($10) |
All the Pingyao–Datong high-speed trains depart from Pingyaogucheng Railway Station and stop at Datong South Railway Station. All the normal-speed trains depart from Datong Railway Station and stop at Pingyao Railway Station.
Station Details
Pingyao Railway Station, Chinese 平遥火车站
- Address: 14 Zhongdu Road. Near the west gate of Pingyao Ancient City in Pingyao County, Shanxi Province; Chinese 平遥县中都路14号
- Location: 1,000 meters to the northeast of the west gate. It is about a 10-minute walk from the west gate.
Pingyaogucheng Railway Station, Chinese 平遥古城站
- Address: Zhongdu Village, Pingyao; Chinese 平遥县侯冀村与杜村之间
- Location: It’s about 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) from Pingyao Ancient City. You can take bus 108 from the railway station to the ancient city and the journey takes about 40 minutes.
Datong Railway Station, Chinese 大同火车站
- Address: 4 Zhanqian Street, Pingcheng District, Datong; Chinese 大同市平城区站前街4号
- Location: 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Datong South Railway Station, 17 kilometers (11 miles) from the Yungang Grottoes, and 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Datong Yungang Airport
Datong South Railway Station, Chinese 大同南站
- Address: Kaiyuan Street, Pingcheng District，Datong; Chinese 山西省大同市平城区开源街
- Location: 11 kilometers (7 miles) to downtown Datong
