Pingyao - Datong Trains

In this page, we offer Pingyao - Datong Train information and more tips about train travel to the two cities for your reference.  (update on November 14, 2014)

Types of China Train

G–High-Speed Train
C–Intercity EMU Train
D–Electric Multiple Units (EMU) Train
Z–Direct Express Train
T–Express Train
K–Fast Train
Four-digit Number Train - Regular Speed Train
L–Temporary Train
 

Pingyao - Datong Trains

There are four pairs of trains traveling between Pingyao Railway Station and Datong Railway Station. The running hours ranges from 7 hours and a half to 8 hours and fifteen minutes. One of them is express train and the rest are normal trains. 

►Train from Pingyao to Datong

The earliest train from Pingyao to Datong starts of at 07:27 am with duration of 7 hours and 54 mintutes, while the latest train departs at 21:14 and arrives at 04:42 in the next day with a duration of 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Recommended train: K7807 departs at 12:09 from Pingyao and arrives at 19:43 in Datong is suggestted to take, for it starts off at noon, travellers do not need to catch the train in a rush and it terminates in early evening, so it you some time to get to the hotel. 


►Train from Datong to Pingyao

The earliest train departs at 06:17 from Datong and the latest train at 23:17.

Recommended train: Train No.2463 is suggested to take. It is a over-night train, starting off at 23:17 and arrives at 06:22.Travelers can have a good sleep on the train at night with buying sleeper ticket and save time to do sightseeing activities during the day. Also, it takes the shortest time on the way.

Attentions: Pingyao - Datong Train information is for your reference only. Please check the ticket information including the tickets fares at the railway station or by your TCT tour advisors separately.

Notes for Taking Train in China.
1. Booking an original train is easier than booking a passing-by train. Train ticket can be booked 20 days in advance at most. TCT suggests travellers to book train ticket as early as you can, in case of the availability of the ticket. There are four way for guests to buy train ticket in China: buy ticket at the Railway Station, online, by telephone or through travel agencies. More useful information you can find at page How to Book China Train Tickets.

2. Generally, the seats on the train in China have tow types including soft seat and hard seat. Train sleepers are classified into two types: soft sleeper and hard sleeper. Hard sleeper has three sub-categories: upper hard sleeper, middle hard sleeper and lower hard sleeper; Soft sleeper has two sub-categories: upper soft sleeper and lower soft sleeper. If yo take a over-night train or long distance train, you would better buy a ticket for soft sleeper to make your trip more comfortable.

3. In China, taking a train is a comparative cheaper way to cut down the travel cost. While correspondingly, the comfortable level is lower than by air.
Luggage: you need to take the luggage by yourself and keep an eye of them on transporting time, no luggage-checking service on the train
Carriage: it may be crowded when in the domestic travel seasons as well as summer holidays.

Tips for travelling to Pingyao and Datong

Best Time to Visit Pingyao
The best time to visit Pingyao is in autumn and winter, especially September, October, and November. And another recommended time is Chinese New Year which may lie in Jan or Feb. The autumn time in Pingyao is comparative prosperous because of the Pingyao International Photography Festival in mid-September. You can find more tips about weather and cliamte in Pingyao at Best time to visit Pingyao.

Best Time to Visit Datong
The best time to visit Datong is from April to October, especially May, June, September, and October, because in these months, the climate is comfortable. Otherwise, July and August are two hottest months. And other periods are cold and sandy. More information about climate and weather in Datong, you can visit Best time to visit Datong.

Try to Avoid Domestic Travel Seasons
The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labour Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for travelling.

Related Information:
► More transportation information: Pingyao Transportation
►Recommended China Tour to Pingyao:11 Days North Ancient Towns Exploration Tour (Destination: Beijing-Datong-Pingyao-Xian-Shanghai)