There are 4 ways to get from Astana to Dunhuang by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane NQZ - DNH
13h 30m¥1,203–4,604Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain
- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus 113
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
2d 16h¥622–968Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
45h 19m¥712–997Drive 2,686 km
- Drive from Astana to Dunhuangcar 2,686 km
30h 12m¥2,259–3,263
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Dunhuang is to train and bus which costs ¥600 - ¥1000 and takes 2 days 16h.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 13h 30m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4600.
The distance between Astana and Dunhuang is 2192 km. The road distance is 2686 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Dunhuang without a car is to bus and train which takes 45h 19m and costs ¥700 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Astana to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Dunhuang is 3h ahead of Astana. It is currently 4:33 PM in Astana and 7:33 PM in Dunhuang.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Dunhuang is 2686 km. It takes approximately 30h 12m to drive from Astana to Dunhuang.
There are 14+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Dunhuang, China?
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Dunhuang via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,600
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Dunhuang via Almaty, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,000
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–280
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–450
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–280
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–450
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥71–140
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥71–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥110–140
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥40–50
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ¥140–200
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥80–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥40–50
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥477
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 40h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥418
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
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