Trains to Datong
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 5 railway stations in Datong: Datong railway station, Wangguanrentun Railway Station, Xiaxiaobao railway station, Julebao Railway Station, Yanzhuang Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Datong
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datong to Ulanqab | China | 101 km (63 mi) | about 32 min |
| Datong to Shuozhou | China | 114 km (71 mi) | about 36 min |
| Datong to Zhangjiakou | China | 154 km (96 mi) | about 48 min |
| Datong to Hohhot | China | 160 km (99 mi) | about 50 min |
| Datong to Yuanping | China | 160 km (99 mi) | about 50 min |
| Datong to Xinzhou | China | 193 km (120 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Datong to Dingzhou | China | 228 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Datong to Baoding | China | 231 km (143 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Datong to Salaqi | China | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Datong to Yangquan | China | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Datong to Shijiazhuang | China | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Datong to Taiyuan | China | 255 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Datong to Shanghai | China | 1,231 km (765 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Datong to Chongqing | China | 1,322 km (821 mi) | about 6 h 55 min |
| Datong to Chengdu | China | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 7 h |
| Datong to Beijing | China | 265 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Datong to Tianjin | China | 349 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Datong to Wuhan | China | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Datong to Xi’an | China | 755 km (469 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Datong to Hangzhou | China | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 6 h 34 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Datong have?
Datong railway station, Wangguanrentun Railway Station, Xiaxiaobao railway station, Julebao Railway Station, Yanzhuang Railway Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.