There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Hotan by plane, train, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane DNH - HTN
6h 35m¥1,020–4,925Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain
33h 25m¥325–713Train, taxi
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Guazhoutrain
- Take the taxi from Guazhou to Liuyuantaxi
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Hamitrain
- Take the train from Hami to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain
30h 50m¥435–1,043Drive 1,564.2 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Hotancar 1,564.2 km
19h 3m¥1,330–1,921Train via Luopu
- Take the train from Dunhuang Station to Shulehetrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Luoputrain
37h 17m¥335–763
Dunhuang (DNH) to Hotan Airport (HTN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan is to train which costs ¥320 - ¥750 and takes 33h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥1000 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Hetian via Yumen and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Hotan is 1347 km. The road distance is 1564.2 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan without a car is to train and taxi which takes 30h 50m and costs ¥430 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Dunhuang to Hotan, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥1000 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥320 - ¥750 and takes 33h 25m.
Hotan is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 7:23 AM in Dunhuang and 5:23 AM in Hotan.
Dunhuang to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Hotan, China?
China Express Airlines, Chengdu, and six other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Hotan Airport (HTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Hotan via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, Turpan North Station, and Hetian in around 33h 25m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Hotan Airport via Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,900
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Hotan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–9,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Hotan Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,300
- Website
- urumqi-air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Hotan Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
Train from Liuyuan to Hami
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Train from Hami to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥180–260
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 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 Dunhuang Station to Shulehe
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–90
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Liuyuan to Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–240
Train from Hami to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–390
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥160–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–390
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–650
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–390
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥160–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–390
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–650
Train from Hami to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥130–180
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥190–280
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–370
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Turpan North Station to Luopu
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Hotan is 1564 km. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Dunhuang to Hotan.
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