There are 5 ways to get from Chongqing to Mogao Caves by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
best- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane CKG - DNH
6h 9m¥1,814–4,016Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing North to Lanzhoutrain Chongqing North
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
24h 6m¥418–999Drive 2,058.4 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Mogao Cavescar 2,058.4 km
20h 52m¥1,749–2,527Train to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Tianfu International Airporttrain
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane TFU - DNH
8h 40m¥3,132–7,283Train, bus
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Mianyangtrain
- Take the train from Mianyang to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
30h 36m¥430–736
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Mogao Caves is to train and bus which costs ¥430 - ¥750 and takes 30h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Mogao Caves is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Mogao Caves station. However, there are services departing from Liyuchi and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Chongqing North and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Chongqing and Mogao Caves is 1640 km. The road distance is 2058.4 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Mogao Caves without a car is to train which takes 24h 6m and costs ¥410 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chongqing to Mogao Caves, including transfers.
Chongqing to Mogao Caves train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Mogao Caves is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥410 - ¥1000 and takes 24h 6m.
Chongqing to Mogao Caves train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Mogao Caves is 2058 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Chongqing to Mogao Caves.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Mogao Caves, China?
Tianjin Airlines, China Express Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Liyuchi to Mogao Caves via N. Square of Chongqing N. station, Chongqing North, Lanzhou, and Dunhuang in around 24h 6m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Dunhuang via Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,000
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,900
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Dunhuang via Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,000
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–5,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–5,500
Train from Chongqing North to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥260–360
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥430–650
Train from Chongqing North to Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–270
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥180–270
Train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–460
Train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Chongqing North to Mianyang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥430–650
Train from Mianyang to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–320
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–550
- [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
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