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Results from Beijing to Datong on Monday, 30 March 2026
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How to get from Beijing to Datong
The easiest way to travel from Beijing to Datong is by train.
How far is Beijing from Datong?
The travel distance between Beijing and Datong is 346 km. The best option to travel from Beijing to Datong is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Datong?
It takes 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes to get from Beijing to Datong by high-speed train.
What types of trains operate the route Beijing to Datong?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Beijing to Datong.
China Railway is the state-owned railway company in China operating high-speed trains and conventional trains.
There are two types of services on route Beijing to Datong: G-series are high-speed services with maximum speed of 350 km/h and D-series are high-speed services with maximum speed of 250 km/h.
In total, high-speed trains offer three seat classes: Business class Seat available in G-series trains, First class Seat and Second class Seat available in G and D series trains.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in China.
Where do trains from Beijing to Datong depart?
All the G-series high-speed trains and the overnight D-series high-speed trains depart from Beijing North Railway Station located in Xicheng, Beijing.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Beijing to Datong arrive?
All the G-series high-speed trains and the overnight D-series high-speed trains arrive at Datong South Railway Station located in Nanjiao, Datong.