There are 3 ways to get from Ürümqi to Dunhuang by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane URC - DNH
3h 51m¥2,816–4,416Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ürümqi to Yumentrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
14h 49m¥173–435Drive 980 km
- Drive from Ürümqi to Dunhuangcar 980 km
9h 58m¥830–1,199
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥440 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Ürümqi and Yumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Ürümqi and Dunhuang is 761 km. The road distance is 980 km.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs ¥170 - ¥440.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ürümqi to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Ürümqi to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.
The best way to get from Ürümqi to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥440 and takes 14h 49m.
Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 9:55 PM in Ürümqi and 11:55 PM in Dunhuang.
Ürümqi to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Dunhuang, China?
Tianjin Airlines flies from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Dunhuang (DNH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ürümqi South to Dunhuang Bus Station via Ürümqi, Yumen, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 14h 49m.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,500
Train from Ürümqi to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Dunhuang is 980 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Ürümqi to Dunhuang.
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