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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 38h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ¥2000 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Kunming, Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 4m.

How far is it from Dali to Dunhuang?

The distance between Dali and Dunhuang is 1713 km. The road distance is 2325.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 32h 4m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Dali to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Dunhuang train from?

Dali to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Dali station.

Train or fly from Dali to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Dali to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ¥2000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1800 and takes 32h 4m.

Where does the Dali to Dunhuang train arrive?

Dali to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Dali to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Dunhuang is 2325 km. It takes approximately 31h 5m to drive from Dali to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 21+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Dali to Dunhuang - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

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

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Fly from Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane DLU - DNH
6h 49m
¥2,016–5,516
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Jiayuguantrain
3. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
38h 11m
¥822–1,147
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
32h 4m
¥1,166–1,786
Drive 2,325.2 km
1. Drive from Dali to Dunhuangcar 2,325.2 km
31h 5m
¥1,966–2,839
Taxi to Baoshan, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Baoshan (BSD)taxi
2. Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane BSD - DNH
11h 6m
¥1,521–5,879
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Guangyuantrain
3. Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiuquantrain
4. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
33h 1m
¥946–1,382

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

28Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

¥2,002Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,712.8 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Dunhuang, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Dunhuang (DNH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to Dunhuang Bus Station via Kunming, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 32h 4m.

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