There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Chengdu by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane DNH - CTU
4h 29m¥2,706–4,810Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain Lanzhou
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Chengdu Stationtrain Kashgar
28h 22m¥197–474Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
- Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus
30h 15m¥607–915Drive 1,766.1 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Chengducar 1,766.1 km
19h 32m¥1,485–2,144Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane DNH - TFU
- Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
5h 18m¥2,013–6,020Fly to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)plane DNH - MIG
- Take the train from Mianyang to Chengdu East Stationtrain
8h 56m¥1,013–5,015
Dunhuang (DNH) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Chengdu is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥480 and takes 28h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Luomashi via Jiayuguan and North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Chengdu is 1374 km. The road distance is 1766.1 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Chengdu without a car is to train which takes 28h 22m and costs ¥190 - ¥480.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dunhuang to Chengdu, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥190 - ¥480 and takes 28h 22m.
Dunhuang to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Chengdu is 1766 km. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Dunhuang to Chengdu.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Chengdu, China?
Chengdu and Air China fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Luomashi via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Chengdu Station, and North station in around 28h 22m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–7,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–7,000
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–5,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–4,000
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Jiayuguan to Chengdu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–340
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥280–340
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–550
Train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Mianyang to Chengdu East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥70–100
Train from Mianyang to Chengdu East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–260
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥190–260
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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