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How to get fromBeijing to Dunhuangby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport

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    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane PEK - DNH
    5h 24m
    ¥2,425–5,030

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Beijing to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus bus
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus bus
    36h 7m
    ¥742–978

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train Beijing West / ...
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain train Lanzhou
    23h 15m
    ¥876–1,114

  4. Drive  2,206.2 km

    1. Drive from Beijing to Dunhuangcar car 2,206.2 km
    22h 48m
    ¥1,855–2,679

  5. Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane PKX - DNH
    5h 50m
    ¥2,624–4,933

  6. Train to Shanhaiguan, fly

    1. Take the train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguantrain train
    2. Fly from Shanhaiguan (SHF) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane SHF - DNH
    19h 32m
    ¥1,388–4,006

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Dunhuang, China?

Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beijing West Station to Dunhuang Bus Station via Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 23h 15m.

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