There are 7 ways to get from Datong to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Beijing
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain Datong South-Beijing North
- Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai stationtrain Beijing South
8h¥760–837Bus, train via Beijing
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the train from Beijing to Shanghai stationtrain Beijing
19h 38m¥512–1,115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiaobus
- Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai stationtrain Beijing South
11h 7m¥697–792Drive 1,439.4 km
- Drive from Datong to Shanghaicar 1,439.4 km
14h 45m¥1,236–1,786Train, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DAT - SHA
4h 51m¥900–2,501Train
- Take the train from Datong to Taiyuan Southtrain Datong
- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Taiyuan South / ...
17h 6m¥700–874Train, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DAT - PVG
5h 12m¥1,400–3,651
Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Shanghai is to bus and train which costs ¥650 - ¥800 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Shanghai is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥900 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Shanghai station. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Shanghai station via Xizhimen Station and Beijing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Datong and Shanghai is 1674 km. The road distance is 1439.4 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Shanghai without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 8h and costs ¥750 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Datong to Shanghai, including transfers.
Datong to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
Datong to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Shanghai is 1439 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Datong to Shanghai.
There are 1902+ hotels available in Shanghai.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Shanghai, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Shanghai station via Datong South station, Beijing North station, Xizhimen Station, Beijing South station, and Beijing South in around 8h.
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,400
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,100
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
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 South to Shanghai station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Taiyuan South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥650–750
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,600–2,400
Train from Datong to Huairen
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Datong to Taiyuan South
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Datong to Huairen
- Hard Seat
- ¥15–21
- Hard sleeper
- ¥35–55
- Soft sleeper
- ¥60–80
Train from Beijing to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥390–950
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥390–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–950
- [email protected]
- 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 Datong Xinnan to Beijing Liuliqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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