There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Hotan 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 Hotan Airport (HTN)plane DNH - HTN
6h 35m¥1,020–5,525Train via Turfan North
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain
36h 28m¥340–768Train, 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 Luoputrain
31h 12m¥450–840Drive 1,564.2 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Hotancar 1,564.2 km
19h 3m¥1,319–1,906Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Luntaitrain
- Take the train from Luntai to Hetiantrain
41h 17m¥360–878
Dunhuang (DNH) to Hotan Airport (HTN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan is to train via Turfan North which costs ¥340 - ¥800 and takes 36h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥1000 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Hetian via Jiayuguan and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.
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 31h 12m and costs ¥450 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Dunhuang to Hotan, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Hotan is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥1000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs ¥340 - ¥800 and takes 36h 28m.
Hotan is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 11:40 AM in Dunhuang and 9:40 AM in Hotan.
Dunhuang to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan 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, Jiayuguan, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Hetian in around 36h 28m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Hotan Airport via Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–5,500
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 Jiayuguan to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–250
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥330–470
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Hotan is 1564 km. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Dunhuang to Hotan.
There are two+ hotels available in Hotan.