There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Korla by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Korla
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Korla (KRL)plane DNH - KRL
5h 19m¥5,524–8,030Train via Turpan North Station
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Korlatrain
16h 38m¥185–425Drive 1,148.6 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Korlacar 1,148.6 km
12h 30m¥977–1,411Fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane DNH - URC
- Take the train from Ürümqi South to Korlatrain
8h 15m¥2,866–4,636Fly to Turpan, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Turpan (TLQ)plane DNH - TLQ
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Korlatrain
8h 7m¥596–3,401Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Liuyuantrain
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Korlatrain
19h¥205–500
Dunhuang (DNH) to Korla (KRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Korla is to train via Turpan North Station which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Korla is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Korla. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Korla via Yumen and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Korla is 756 km. The road distance is 1148.6 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Korla without a car is to train via Turpan North Station which takes 16h 38m and costs ¥180 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dunhuang to Korla, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Korla train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Korla is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train via Turpan North Station, which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 16h 38m.
Korla is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 10:51 AM in Dunhuang and 8:51 AM in Korla.
Dunhuang to Korla train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Korla, China?
Tianjin Airlines, China Express Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Korla (KRL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Korla via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, and Turpan North Station in around 16h 38m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Korla via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Korla via Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–11,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–7,500
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,300
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 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
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Turpan North Station to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- 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 Ürümqi South to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥130–170
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥210–270
Train from Turpan North Station to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- 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 Liuyuan to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–310
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥400–500
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Turpan North Station to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Ürümqi South to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Turpan North Station to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Ürümqi South to Korla
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–210
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