There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DNH - KMG
6h 51m¥1,208–6,014Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
37h 33m¥539–1,007Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Mianyangtrain
- Take the train from Mianyang to Kunmingtrain
35h 19m¥725–1,050Drive 2,552.7 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Kunmingcar 2,552.7 km
27h 46m¥2,159–3,118Train via Baoji
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Baoji Stationtrain
- Take the train from Baoji Station to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Kunmingtrain
39h 19m¥820–1,170
Dunhuang (DNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Kunming is to bus and train which costs ¥500 - ¥1100 and takes 37h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Kunming via Jiayuguan and Mianyang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 19m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Kunming is 1869 km. The road distance is 2552.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 35h 19m and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Dunhuang to Kunming, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 35h 19m.
Dunhuang to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Kunming is 2553 km. It takes approximately 27h 46m to drive from Dunhuang to Kunming.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Kunming, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu, and three other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Kunming via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, and Mianyang in around 35h 19m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–9,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–9,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–7,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–6,000
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–6,000
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Baoji Station to Guangyuan
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–180
Train from Jiayuguan to Mianyang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥270–320
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥420–550
Train from Jiuquan to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–290
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–470
Train from Mianyang to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–410
Train from Guangyuan to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–670
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,100
Train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–210
Train from Dunhuang to Baoji Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥320–370
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥450–650
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Chengdu East to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
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