There are 4 ways to get from Dunhuang to Ürümqi by plane, train, taxi, 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 Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane DNH - URC
4h 1m¥2,816–4,416Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Ürümqi Southtrain
14h 26m¥180–445Train, taxi
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Guazhoutrain
- Take the taxi from Guazhou to Liuyuantaxi
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Shanshan Northtrain
- Take the train from Shanshan North to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Ürümqi Southtrain
12h 49m¥300–590Drive 978.7 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Ürümqicar 978.7 km
9h 57m¥829–1,198
Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Ürümqi is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥450 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Ürümqi South via Yumen and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Ürümqi is 757 km. The road distance is 978.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Ürümqi without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 49m and costs ¥300 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Dunhuang to Ürümqi, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥180 - ¥450 and takes 14h 26m.
Ürümqi is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 12:38 AM in Dunhuang and 10:38 PM in Ürümqi.
Dunhuang to Ürümqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Ürümqi, China?
Tianjin Airlines flies from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Ürümqi South via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, and Turpan North Station in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,500
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
Train from Liuyuan to Shanshan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥157–160
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Shanshan North to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–70
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–160
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Yumen to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥200–220
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥300–420
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥20–28
- Hard sleeper
- ¥45–65
- Soft sleeper
- ¥75–100
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Shanshan North to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–85
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–85
Train from Turpan North Station to Ürümqi South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Turpan North Station to Ürümqi South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Ürümqi is 979 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Dunhuang to Ürümqi.
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