Facts about the transport from Datong to Xian
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 7h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 11:20 AM |
| Latest Departure | 2:48 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 737 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Eastern Airlines, China Railway |

| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 07:00 | 19:00 | $756.96 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 11:05 | 15:45 | $69.66 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 12:10 | 23:05 | $666.34 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 12:30 | 17:13 | $69.66 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 13:25 | 22:25 | $748.14 | |
Train | China Railway | Standing | 14:48 | 05:31 | $22.95 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 16:25 | 21:18 | $69.66 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 17:40 | 23:50 | $608.26 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 18:06 | 22:51 | $64.29 | |
Flight | Juneyao Airlines | Economy | 20:35 | 10:40 | $1,360.74 |
Travelling between Datong and Xian is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 44.10 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 27.42.
It can take you anywhere between 8 and 15 hours to travel between Datong and Xian depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Datong and Xian. Flight will bring you to your destination in 7h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 44m to reach Xian.
Travelling between Datong and Xian can be as cheap as USD 27.42 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 44.10 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Datong to Xian.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 7h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 11:20 AM |
| Latest Departure | 2:48 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 737 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Eastern Airlines, China Railway |