What is the cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang?

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang is to bus and train via Ürümqi which costs ¥390 - ¥1000 and takes 44h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang?

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang is to bus and fly which takes 15h 9m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4700.

How far is it from Bishkek to Dunhuang?

The distance between Bishkek and Dunhuang is 1767 km. The road distance is 2194.6 km.

How do I travel from Bishkek to Dunhuang without a car?

The best way to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang without a car is to bus and train via Ürümqi which takes 44h 46m and costs ¥390 - ¥1000.

How long does it take to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang?

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Dunhuang?

Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Bishkek. It is currently 7:02 AM in Bishkek and 9:02 AM in Dunhuang.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Dunhuang is 2195 km. It takes approximately 22h 29m to drive from Bishkek to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 18+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Bishkek to Dunhuang - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane ALA - DNH
15h 9m
¥1,305–4,623
Bus, train via Ürümqi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus 412
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain
4. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
44h 46m
¥393–971
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
2. Take the train from Kashgar to Jiayuguantrain
3. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
2d 3h
¥858–1,366
Drive 2,194.6 km
1. Drive from Bishkek to Dunhuangcar 2,194.6 km
22h 29m
¥1,851–2,673
Bus to Kashgar Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
2. Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane KHG - DNH
23h 30m
¥3,299–9,105
Train, taxi to Issyk-Kul International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Rybachyetrain
2. Take the taxi from Rybachye to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)taxi
3. Fly from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane IKU - DNH
29h 39m
¥6,087–21,134
Train to Taraz Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Taraztrain
2. Fly from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane DMB - DNH
19h 48m
Bus, train, taxi to Tumxuk Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus
2. Take the train from Kashgar to Bachutrain
3. Take the taxi from Bachu to Tumxuk Airport (TWC)taxi
4. Fly from Tumxuk Airport (TWC) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane TWC - DNH
27h 50m
¥1,535–4,953

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

6Weekly Planes

9h 32mAverage Duration

¥1,206Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bishkek to Dunhuang.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,767.1 km
Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Dunhuang, China?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Dunhuang. However, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the taxi to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Dunhuang (DNH), walk to Mingsha Moutain/Crescent Spring, then take the line 3 bus to Dunhuang Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospekt Manasa to Dunhuang via Kozhzavod, Bishkek Avtovokzal, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, Jiayuguan, and Jiuquan in around 44h 46m.

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