Datong - Taiyuan High Speed Train

Presently, about 15 pairs of high speed trains travel between Datong and Taiyuan with a journey time of 2 - 3 hours and a ticket fare of CNY 86-90 for a second class seat.

Also, around 5 normal speed trains are operated daily to serve passengers from Datong to Taiyuan and 6 departures from Taiyuan to Datong. It takes around 4 - 5.5 hours to finish the running distance of around 300 - 360 kilometers (185 - 220 miles). The ticket fare for booking a hard sleeper is around CNY 97.5-107.5.
 

Datong - Taiyuan High Speed Trains

Basic Facts

 Duration: Around 2 - 3 hours
 Distance: Around 280 kilometers (175 miles)
 Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
 Operated at: Datong South Railway StationTaiyuan South Railway Station  
 Major Stations along the way: Huairen East, Yingxian, Shanyin, Yuanping West, Xinzhou West, Yangqu West
 

Datong to Taiyuan High Speed Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Oct 17, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D251108:00 - 09:481h48m
D258110:34 - 13:042h30m
D277712:29 - 14:472h18m
D924717:40 - 20:202h40m
D537720:00 - 21:491h49m
About 15 departures in total: departure time from 08:00 to 20:00; duration from 1H48M to 2H46M
See more Datong Schedule
 

Taiyuan to Datong Bullet Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Oct 17, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D924206:39 - 09:152h36m
D536810:08 - 12:352h27m
D112812:08 - 14:322h24m
D924614:38 - 17:192h41m
D538020:00 - 21:491h49m
About 15 departures in total: departure time from 06:39 to 20:00; duration from 1H49M to 2H41M
See more Taiyuan Schedule

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, please search by the tool on the top of this page.
 

Datong - Taiyuan High Speed Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Oct 17, 2024)
First Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 138 - 143
USD 20
CNY 86 - 90
USD 12 - 13

 

Datong - Taiyuan Normal Trains in Service 

Basic Facts:

 Duration: Around 4 - 5.5 hours
 Distance: Around 300 - 360 kilometers (185 - 220 miles)
 Top speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
 Operated at: Datong Railway Station, Taiyuan Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
 Major stations along the way: Huairen, Daiyue, Shuozhou, Ningwu, Xuangang, Yuanping, Xinzhou, Yangqu, Huairen East, Yingxian, Shanyin
 

Datong to Taiyuan Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 17, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K780706:20 - 11:585h38m
K780108:06 - 12:304h24m
K89112:00 - 15:483h48m
K209514:48 - 18:403h52m
K73116:08 - 20:124h4m

 

Taiyuan to Datong Train Timetable

(Last Update on Oct 17, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K37212:30 - 16:394h9m
K780815:26 - 21:055h39m
K780216:03 - 20:104h7m
K73216:36 - 20:374h1m
K89216:56 - 20:523h56m
K209618:40 - 22:454h5m

Notes:
1. The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" means the second day.
 

Datong - Taiyuan Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Oct 17, 2024)
Soft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 141.5
USD 20
CNY 97.5 - 107.5
USD 14 - 15
CNY 43.5 - 53.5
USD 6 - 8

 

Other Transportation Means between Datong and Taiyuan

There are plenty of long-distance buses running between Taiyuan Long-Distance Bus Station and Datong Long-Distance Bus Station or Datong Xinnan Long-Distance Bus Station. The duration on the bus is around 3.5 hours and the fare is around CNY 110. In addition, lots of long-distance buses depart from Taiyuan Jiannan Long-Distance Bus Station to Datong Long-Distance Bus Station with the ticket fare of about CNY 110.
 

Travel Tips of Taiyuan

Located in Shanxi Province, Taiyuan has a wealth of attractions, such as Chongshan Monastery, Twin Pagoda Temple, Jinci Temple and more. Tourists can take bus line 4, 6, 10, 602, 828, or 863  to Wuyi Lu Qiaotou Jiekou and walk east for 5 minutes to reach Chongshan Monastery. Bus line 812, 820, and 873 are available for tourists to get to Twin Pagoda Temple. Also, tourists can take bus line 79, 301, 308, 319, 804, or 856 to Jinci Xinzhen to visit Jinci Temple.

Major Rail Lines from Datong to:
Major Rail Lines from Taiyuan to:
- Last updated on Nov. 01, 2024 by Grace Yang -
Questions & Answers on Datong - Taiyuan High Speed Train
Asked by Regina from AUSTRIA | Apr. 19, 2020 17:44Reply
Hi, I want to know if there are direct buses from Yungang Grottes to high speed station?
Answers (1)
Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Apr. 20, 2020 17:19
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Thank you for your inquiry.

Up to now, there is no direct bus or tourist bus between Datong South Station and Yungang Grottoes. Travelers may need a taxi which takes around 1 hour for one way. Except taxi, passengers can use city bus No. 12 from Yungang Grottoes to Shilidianxicun which should be the 11th stop first, then change to bus No. 31 to reach South Train Station. The duration may around 1.5 hours. This bus transfer works for opposite direction as well. Hope this information can help you.
Asked by Elaine Husselby from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 12, 2019 04:47Reply
Trains from Taiyuan to Datong
Which railway station in Taiyuan do I need to get to Datong. Which is the fastest train time please? Thank you.
Answers (1)
Answered by Hassan | Oct. 14, 2019 04:55
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All the rides to Datong depart from Taiyuan Station, the main station. The fastest train should be Z7806 at 6pm, taking 2h42m.
Asked by Chappell from SWAZILAND | Aug. 16, 2019 03:09Reply
Is the train Z7805 a fast train? Do you recommend a sleeper bed or hard seat is enough?
Answers (1)
Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Aug. 18, 2019 17:32
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Thank you for your inquiry.

Up to now, there is no high speed ride for this trip. Z7805 is indeed much faster than other rides but still a normal type. Among normal rides, Z type is indeed faster and with less stopover. For this Z7805, it should be a non-stop ride to Taiyuan.
Asked by Leland from JORDAN | Mar. 11, 2019 03:24Reply
May I know the difference between Z7805 and K731?
The departure time is almost the same and same station too, but Z7805 runs 2h42m and K731 runs 5h48m.
Answers (1)
Answered by Lorenzo | Mar. 11, 2019 18:34
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It should be the problem of speed, maybe also some influence of the route too. As I know, Z type (Z7805) is the fastest one among normal rides. Also, Z type has less stopovers too. This Z8705 even does not have a stopover during the whole trip. This is definitely the best option!
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