There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Golmud by plane, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane DNH - GOQ
5h 19m¥2,101–6,001Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhoutrain Dunhuang
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
23h 27m¥220–530Drive 538.9 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Golmudcar 538.9 km
6h 23m¥455–657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunhuang to Golmudtaxi 538.9 km
6h 23m¥850–1,100Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Lanzhou / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Golmudtrain Guangzhou / ...
26h 38m¥220–530
Dunhuang (DNH) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Golmud is to train which costs ¥220 - ¥550 and takes 23h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Golmud is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥2100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Golmud via Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Golmud is 417 km. The road distance is 538.9 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 23h 27m and costs ¥220 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dunhuang to Golmud, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Golmud is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥2100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥220 - ¥550 and takes 23h 27m.
Dunhuang to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Golmud is 539 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Dunhuang to Golmud.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Golmud via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, and Lanzhou in around 23h 27m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–9,000
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–270
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥340–490
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Lanzhou to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥320–420
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥330–430
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
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