How to get from Datong to Jinzhong
4 ways, 272 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 | 2h 19m | ¥225–515 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 4h 21m | ¥115–155 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 21m | ¥780–1,170 estimated |
| Fly | 4h 43m | ¥440–680 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:12 → 10:382h 26m · directChina Railway 动车组¥225–515
- 08:19 → 10:452h 26m · directChina Railway 动车组¥225–515
- 08:32 → 10:512h 19m · directChina Railway 动车组¥225–515
- 08:56 → 11:312h 35m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥225–515
- 09:17 → 11:482h 31m · directChina Railway 动车组¥225–515
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 Datong to Jinzhong?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 19m door to door. The straight-line distance is 272 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Datong to Jinzhong?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥115. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Datong to Jinzhong?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 19m. Fares run ¥225–515 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Datong to Jinzhong?
- About 1h 1m in the air (DAT → TYN), about 4h 43m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥440–680; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Jinzhong from Datong by road?
- About 302 km, roughly 4h 21m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥115–155; tolls and parking are extra.