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

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Beijing is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥650 and takes 25h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Beijing is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct train between Dunhuang and Beijing?

No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Beijing station. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Beijing West Station via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Beijing?

The distance between Dunhuang and Beijing is 1890 km. The road distance is 2212.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Beijing without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 23h 21m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Dunhuang to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunhuang to Beijing train from?

Dunhuang to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.

Train or fly from Dunhuang to Beijing?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Beijing is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 23h 21m.

Where does the Dunhuang to Beijing train arrive?

Dunhuang to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Beijing is 2213 km. It takes approximately 22h 46m to drive from Dunhuang to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Beijing.

Dunhuang to Beijing - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dunhuang to Beijing by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane DNH - PEK
4h 54m
¥2,424–4,231
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain Dunhuang
2. Take the train from Yumen to Beijing West Stationtrain Urumqi
25h 54m
¥230–605
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Lanzhou / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Beijing West Stationtrain Lanzhou West / ...
23h 21m
¥820–1,140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
2. Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Beijingbus
36h 7m
¥742–990
Drive 2,212.9 km
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Beijingcar 2,212.9 km
22h 46m
¥1,882–2,718
Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane DNH - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
5h 28m
¥3,323–6,536
Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane DNH - TSN
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
8h 28m
¥1,343–6,075

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

14Weekly Planes

3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,890.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Air China flies from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Beijing West Station via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, and Lanzhou West Station in around 23h 21m.

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