Which stations serve Xi'an and Datong?

Xi'an, Xi'an North serve Xi'an; Datong, Datong South serve Datong.

Xi'an to Datong Train

西安 → 大同

Xi'an to Datong takes between 5 hours 3 minutes and 14 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 07:39 and the last at 17:08. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Xi'an and Datong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K2096	07:39Xi'an	22:25Datong	14h46m
D1046	11:21Xi'an North	16:24Datong South	5h03m
D2005	12:26Xi'an North	18:10Datong South	5h44m
G3779	12:35Xi'an North	18:28Datong South	5h53m
D1908	15:33Xi'an North	20:59Datong South	5h26m
D2584	16:59Xi'an North	23:05Datong South	6h06m
D2568	17:08Xi'an North	22:53Datong South	5h45m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Datong

Compare the railway stations used to reach Xi'an and Datong. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Xi'an

Xi'an西安
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4
Xi'an North西安北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14

Railway Stations in Datong

Datong大同
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Datong South大同南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xi'an (西安) to Datong (大同)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	5 hours 3 minutes on D1046 (11:21 to 16:24)
First train	07:39 K2096 from Xi'an
Last train	17:08 D2568 from Xi'an North
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an, Xi'an North
Arrival stations on timetable	Datong, Datong South
Train types in snapshot	K, D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Datong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Xi'an and Datong.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.