How to get from Beijing to Datong
3 ways, 265 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 57m | ¥135–180 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 57m | ¥890–1,340 estimated |
| Fly | 5h 7m | ¥500–770 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Beijing to Datong?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 57m door to door. The straight-line distance is 265 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Beijing to Datong?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥135. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Beijing to Datong?
- About 1h 1m in the air (PEK → DAT), about 5h 7m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥500–770; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Datong from Beijing by road?
- About 344 km, roughly 4h 57m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥135–180; tolls and parking are extra.