There are 3 ways to get from Dunhuang to Kashgar by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane DNH - KHG
6h 35m¥2,719–8,524Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Liuyuantrain
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Kashgartrain
29h 58m¥289–758Drive 2,053.9 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Kashgarcar 2,053.9 km
23h 55m¥1,736–2,508
Dunhuang (DNH) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Kashgar is to train which costs ¥280 - ¥800 and takes 29h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Kashgar is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥2700 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Kashgar via Yumen and Liuyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 58m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Kashgar is 1609 km. The road distance is 2053.9 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Kashgar without a car is to train which takes 29h 58m and costs ¥280 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Dunhuang to Kashgar, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Kashgar is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥2700 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥280 - ¥800 and takes 29h 58m.
Kashgar is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 1:47 PM in Dunhuang and 11:47 AM in Kashgar.
Dunhuang to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Kashgar, China?
Chengdu, Tianjin Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Kashgar via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, Liuyuan, and Kashgar in around 29h 58m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Kashgar Airport via Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–8,500
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Yumen to Liuyuan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Kashgar is 2054 km. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from Dunhuang to Kashgar.
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