How to get from Beijing to Zhangjiakou
4 ways, 162 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.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 18m | ¥120–435 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 48m | ¥75–100 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 48m | ¥495–740 estimated |
| Fly | 10h 58m | ¥900–1,360 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 09:321h 18m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥158–332
- 08:21 → 09:391h 18m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥120–277
- 08:26 → 09:511h 25m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥158–332
- 08:32 → 10:031h 31m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥158–332
- 08:45 → 10:161h 31m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥233–435
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 Zhangjiakou?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 18m door to door. The straight-line distance is 162 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Beijing to Zhangjiakou?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥75. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Beijing to Zhangjiakou?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 18m. Fares run ¥120–435 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Beijing to Zhangjiakou?
- About 1h 1m in the air (PEK → DAT), about 10h 58m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥900–1,360; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Zhangjiakou from Beijing by road?
- About 191 km, roughly 2h 48m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥75–100; tolls and parking are extra.