There are 6 ways to get from Chengde to Datong by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengde South
best- Take the train from Chengde South to Beijing Chaoyangtrain Beijing Chaoyang / ...
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
6h 2m¥299–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengde to Beijingbus
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnanbus
11h 3m¥202–304Drive 496.9 km
- Drive from Chengde to Datongcar 496.9 km
5h 29m¥427–617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengde to Datongtaxi 496.9 km
5h 29m¥850–1,100Fly, train
- Fly from Chengde Puning Airport (CDE) to Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ)plane CDE - ZQZ
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain
21h¥563–2,517Train
- Take the train from Chengde to Beijingtrain
- Take the train from Beijing North station to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
8h 3m¥215–307
Chengde Puning Airport (CDE) to Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengde to Datong is to bus which costs ¥200 - ¥310 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chengde to Datong is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥420 - ¥650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengde to Datong. However, there are services departing from Chengde and arriving at Datong Xinnan via Beijing Station East and Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengde to Datong station. However, there are services departing from Chengde South and arriving at Datong South station via Beijing Chaoyang, Beijing station and Beijing North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Chengde and Datong is 573 km. The road distance is 496.9 km.
The best way to get from Chengde to Datong without a car is to train via Chengde South which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥290 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Chengde to Datong, including transfers.
Chengde to Datong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Chengde station.
Chengde to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengde South station.
The best way to get from Chengde to Datong is to train via Chengde South which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥290 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥200 - ¥310 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Chengde, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?
You can take a vehicle from Chengde to Datong via Chengde South, Beijing Chaoyang, Beijing Station, Beijing station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing North station, and Datong South station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengde to Datong Xinnan via Beijing, Beijing Station East, Gongzhufen, Gongzhufen, Liuliqiao, and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 11h 3m.
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Chengde Puning Airport to Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,300
Train from Chengde South to Beijing Chaoyang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–290
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 Zhangjiakou to Datong South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
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 Chengde to Beijing
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥70–100
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Chengde to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong Xinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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Booking & Getting There
Chengde to Datong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing station.
Chengde to Datong train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing Chaoyang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengde to Datong is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Chengde to Datong.
There are 39+ hotels available in Datong.















