Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province and Datong is one of the most famous cities in the province, where many ancient attractions are located. Therefore, eight pairs of high-speed trains and seven pairs of normal-speed trains run between Datong and Taiyuan daily.
Datong-Taiyuan High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 280 kilometers (174 miles)
- Terminals: Datong South Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
- Duration: 1-2½ hours
- Main stop: Yingxian
Datong to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5361 | 07:30 | 09:49 | 2h 19m |
| D5367 | 12:59 | 15:07 | 2h 8m |
| D5371 | 16:31 | 18:55 | 2h 24m |
| D5377 | 20:00 | 21:49 | 1h 49m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
- If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Taiyuan to Datong High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5364 | 08:00 | 09:49 | 1h 49m |
| D5372 | 12:13 | 14:45 | 2h 32m |
| D5374 | 16:20 | 18:51 | 2h 31m |
| D5378 | 19:01 | 21:36 | 2h 35m |
Datong to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|
| US$20 (CNY138) | US$13 (CNY86) |
Datong-Taiyuan Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Taiyuan Railway Station, Datong Railway Station
- Duration: 3-5½ hours
- Main stop: Yingxian
Datong to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K7807 | 06:20 | 12:05 | 5h 45m |
| Z7801 | 08:23 | 13:20 | 4h 7m |
| K891 | 12:00 | 15:47 | 3h 47m |
| K731 | 15:50 | 20:12 | 4h 22m |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
- If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Taiyuan to Datong Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1294 | 09:57 | 14:05 | 4h 8m |
| K7802 | 11:18 | 15:18 | 4h |
| K7808 | 15:16 | 20:46 | 5h 30m |
| K732 | 23:59 | 04:05 (next day) | 4h 6m |
Datong to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$20 (CNY135.5) | US$13 (CNY89.5) | US$7 (CNY43.5) |
Travel Tip
You can also take a long-distance bus from Datong to Taiyuan. Take the bus at Datong Xinanzhan Bus Terminal. A bus ticket costs about 70 CNY per person and the journey duration is about 3½ hours.
Station Information
It is about 12 kilometers (7 miles) from Taiyuan South Railway Station to the downtown area. The following public buses operate to the station: 51, 501, 502, 807, 824, 849, 861, and 868.
