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Datong to Zhangjiakou by bus

Zhangjiakou lies 154 km (96 mi) north-east of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 188 km (117 mi) of road.

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DatongZhangjiakou
CountryChinaChina
Population3.1 million692,602
Elevation1,054 m (3,458 ft)744 m (2,441 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Postal codes037000075000

Where to book buses from Datong to Zhangjiakou

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Staying in Zhangjiakou

Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Zhangjiakou. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 32 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Zhangjiakou from Datong?

154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Datong; by road roughly 188 km (117 mi).

How long does it take to get from Datong to Zhangjiakou by bus?

About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Datong and Zhangjiakou?

No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.

Where can I stay in Zhangjiakou?

Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Zhangjiakou, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.