There are 5 ways to get from Datong to Chengde by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing Chaoyang to Chengde Southtrain Beijing Chaoyang / ...
5h 34m¥298–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Chengdebus
9h 22m¥199–284Drive 501.2 km
- Drive from Datong to Chengdecar 501.2 km
5h 32m¥431–622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Datong to Chengdetaxi 501.2 km
5h 32m¥850–1,100Train, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Fly from Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) to Chengde Puning Airport (CDE)plane ZQZ - CDE
6h 36m¥561–2,516
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) to Chengde Puning Airport (CDE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Chengde is to bus which costs ¥190 - ¥290 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Chengde is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥430 - ¥650.
No, there is no direct bus from Datong to Chengde. However, there are services departing from Datong Xinnan and arriving at Chengde via Beijing Liuliqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Chengde. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Chengde South via Xizhimen Station, Beijing Station and Beijing Chaoyang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Datong and Chengde is 573 km. The road distance is 501.2 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Chengde without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥290 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Datong to Chengde, including transfers.
Datong to Chengde bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Datong Xinnan station.
Datong to Chengde train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
The best way to get from Datong to Chengde is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥290 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥190 - ¥290 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Chengde, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Chengde via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing station, Beijing Station, Beijing Chaoyang, and Chengde South in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Datong Xinnan to Chengde via Beijing Liuliqiao and Beijing Liuliqiao in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- hbhk.com.cn
Flights from Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport to Chengde Puning Airport via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,300
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Beijing Chaoyang to Chengde South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–290
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Chengde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
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Booking & Getting There
Datong to Chengde bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing Liuliqiao station.
Datong to Chengde train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Chengde is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Datong to Chengde.
There are 15+ hotels available in Chengde.