How to get from Datong to Zhangjiakou
3 ways, 154 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 18m | ¥124–287 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 56m | ¥75–100 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 56m | ¥490–730 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:28 → 09:461h 18m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥124–287
- 08:50 → 10:171h 27m · directChina Railway 动车组¥124–287
- 09:33 → 11:001h 27m · directChina Railway 动车组¥124–287
- 09:56 → 11:141h 18m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥124–287
- 10:11 → 11:361h 25m · directChina Railway 高速动车¥124–287
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 Zhangjiakou?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 18m door to door. The straight-line distance is 154 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Datong 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 Datong to Zhangjiakou?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 18m. Fares run ¥124–287 across classes.
- How far is Zhangjiakou from Datong by road?
- About 189 km, roughly 2h 56m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥75–100; tolls and parking are extra.