There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Nanjing by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane DNH - NKG
8h 8m¥2,209–4,315Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Nanjingtrain Ürümqi
32h 27m¥345–832Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Wuhutrain
- Take the train from Wuhu to Nanjing Southtrain
28h 18m¥913–1,226Drive 2,741.8 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Nanjingcar 2,741.8 km
28h 4m¥2,313–3,340Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane DNH - WUX
- Take the train from Wuxi to Nanjingtrain
8h 57m¥4,632–7,147Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane DNH - CZX
- Take the train from Changzhou North to Nanjing Southtrain
14h 43m¥3,477–7,086
Dunhuang (DNH) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Nanjing is to bus and train which costs ¥340 - ¥850 and takes 32h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Nanjing is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs ¥2200 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Gulou via Lanzhou West Station, Wuhu and Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Nanjing is 2414 km. The road distance is 2741.8 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Nanjing without a car is to train which takes 28h 18m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Dunhuang to Nanjing, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Nanjing is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs ¥2200 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 28h 18m.
Dunhuang to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Nanjing is 2742 km. It takes approximately 28h 4m to drive from Dunhuang to Nanjing.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Nanjing, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Gulou via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, Wuhu, Nanjing South, and Nanjing South in around 28h 18m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–8,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–8,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–9,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–7,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–7,000
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–7,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–7,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,500
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥330–430
Train from Wuxi to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Wuhu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Wuhu to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥90–130
Train from Wuxi to Nanjing
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
Train from Changzhou North to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥59–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Wuhu to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Wuxi to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥75–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–140
Train from Wuxi to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Jiayuguan to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–1,000
- [email protected]
- 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
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