Beijing - Datong Train
Over 40 high speed trains set out from Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Railway Station and arrive at Datong South Railway Station. The travel time is about 2 - 3 hours.
5 non-bullet trains are running from Beijing Fengtai Railway Station to Datong Railway Station and 11 in the opposite direction everyday. Although the distance between is only around 230 miles (370 kilometers), the duration is about 5.5 - 6 hours since the top speed is only 99 mph (160 km/h).
Duration: about 2 - 3 hours
Operated at: Beijing North Railway Station/ Qinghe Railway Station, Datong South Railway Station
Major stations along the way: Huailai, Zhangjiakou, Huai'an, Yanggao, Xuanhua
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Over 40 departures in total: departure time from 06:43 to 20:31; duration from 1H46M to 2H47M
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About 40 departures in total: departure time from 07:00 to 21:01; duration from 1H41M to 2H24M
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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.
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Duration: about 5.5 - 6.5 hours
Operated at: Beijing Fengtai Railway Station, Datong Railway Station
Major stations along the way: Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou, Chaigoubu, Yanggao
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Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top this this page.
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Passengers need to be careful about the departure and arrival stations as these rides use different stations. Please double check your station before departure to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on the traveling day.
Stopovers along the way: Nankou, Kangzhuang, Shacheng, Xuanhua, Shalingzi West, Chaigoubu, Tianzhen, Yanggao
If you are going to travel overnight, it is advisable to plan your trip and book the ticket in advance since these overnight ones are usually popular among Chinese people and their tickets are usually in great demand. For an overnight trip, it is more recommended to book a berth like soft sleeper or hard sleeper instead of seat. Hard seat carriages can be crowded during busy dates.
Passengers who hold the sleeper tickets will be offered a plastic card as boarding pass when board the train and your paper ticket will be changed back when your destination is approaching. In this way, passengers will not oversleep and miss their destination. Passengers who booked seats need to pay attention to the broadcast to make preparation for leaving in advance.
After boarding, passengers can arrange their luggage on luggage rack above seats or under lower berths. Please take your valuables with you. For travelers who are not in favor of simple Chinese food, it would be good to prepare some food on your own before boarding.
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5 non-bullet trains are running from Beijing Fengtai Railway Station to Datong Railway Station and 11 in the opposite direction everyday. Although the distance between is only around 230 miles (370 kilometers), the duration is about 5.5 - 6 hours since the top speed is only 99 mph (160 km/h).
High Speed Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: about 2 - 3 hours Operated at: Beijing North Railway Station/ Qinghe Railway Station, Datong South Railway Station Major stations along the way: Huailai, Zhangjiakou, Huai'an, Yanggao, XuanhuaBeijing to Datong High Speed Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G2529 | 07:16 - 09:41 | 2h25m |
| G2525 | 09:48 - 12:01 | 2h13m |
| D1127 | 12:27 - 14:38 | 2h11m |
| G2537 | 16:02 - 18:07 | 2h5m |
| G2523 | 20:03 - 22:25 | 2h22m |
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Datong to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G2522 | 06:58 - 09:23 | 2h25m |
| G2530 | 10:11 - 12:15 | 2h4m |
| D1110 | 12:01 - 14:10 | 2h9m |
| G2544 | 16:25 - 18:24 | 1h59m |
| G2542 | 20:59 - 22:43 | 1h44m |
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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, you can search for it by the tool on top of this page.
Beijing - Datong High Speed Train Ticket Fare
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 429 - 513 USD 60 - 72 | CNY 228 - 273 USD 32 - 38 | CNY 143 - 170 USD 20 - 24 |
Normal Speed Train
Basic Facts:
Duration: about 5.5 - 6.5 hours Operated at: Beijing Fengtai Railway Station, Datong Railway Station Major stations along the way: Xuanhua, Zhangjiakou, Chaigoubu, YanggaoBeijing to Datong Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z351 | 03:42 - 09:31 | 5h49m |
| Z183 | 09:11 - 15:08 | 5h57m |
| Z283 | 10:17 - 16:13 | 5h56m |
| Z337 | 11:05 - 17:01 | 5h56m |
| K597 | 21:40 - 03:35+ | 5h55m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K90 | 01:37 - 07:11 | 5h34m |
| K1178 | 02:47 - 09:07 | 6h20m |
| K886 | 03:03 - 09:05 | 6h2m |
| K42 | 13:12 - 19:25 | 6h13m |
| Z284 | 13:21 - 18:56 | 5h35m |
| Z338 | 14:16 - 19:47 | 5h31m |
| K1278 | 16:49 - 22:43 | 5h54m |
| Z352 | 17:14 - 22:55 | 5h41m |
| Z184 | 21:53 - 03:23+ | 5h30m |
| K2604 | 22:38 - 04:25+ | 5h47m |
| K598 | 22:59 - 04:32+ | 5h33m |
Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top this this page.
Ticket Price
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 155.5 - 158.5 USD 22 | CNY 105.5 - 107.5 USD 15 | CNY 51.5 - 53.5 USD 7 - 8 |
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| Beijing - Datong Railway Map |
Stopovers along the way: Nankou, Kangzhuang, Shacheng, Xuanhua, Shalingzi West, Chaigoubu, Tianzhen, Yanggao
If you are going to travel overnight, it is advisable to plan your trip and book the ticket in advance since these overnight ones are usually popular among Chinese people and their tickets are usually in great demand. For an overnight trip, it is more recommended to book a berth like soft sleeper or hard sleeper instead of seat. Hard seat carriages can be crowded during busy dates.
Passengers who hold the sleeper tickets will be offered a plastic card as boarding pass when board the train and your paper ticket will be changed back when your destination is approaching. In this way, passengers will not oversleep and miss their destination. Passengers who booked seats need to pay attention to the broadcast to make preparation for leaving in advance.
After boarding, passengers can arrange their luggage on luggage rack above seats or under lower berths. Please take your valuables with you. For travelers who are not in favor of simple Chinese food, it would be good to prepare some food on your own before boarding.
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- Last updated on Nov. 27, 2025 by Grace Yang -