What is the cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai?

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai is to train via Dongchuan which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 21h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai?

The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct train between Dunhuang and Qinghai?

No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Xining via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Qinghai?

The distance between Dunhuang and Qinghai is 790 km. The road distance is 928.1 km.

How do I travel from Dunhuang to Qinghai without a car?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 17h 28m and costs ¥210 - ¥470.

How long does it take to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunhuang to Qinghai train from?

Dunhuang to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.

Train or fly from Dunhuang to Qinghai?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥210 - ¥470 and takes 17h 28m.

Where does the Dunhuang to Qinghai train arrive?

Dunhuang to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Qinghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Qinghai is 928 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Dunhuang to Qinghai.

Where can I stay near Qinghai?

There are 25+ hotels available in Qinghai.

Dunhuang to Qinghai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Qinghai by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Xining
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN)plane DNH - XNN
4h 16m
¥1,422–4,622
Train via Dongchuan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunhuang Station to Hekou Southtrain Dunhuang
2. Take the train from Hekou South to Xiningtrain Yinchuan
21h 31m
¥189–422
Train
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Lanzhou / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain Xi'an North
17h 28m
¥215–465
Drive 928.1 km
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Xiningcar 928.1 km
9h 20m
¥783–1,131
Fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane DNH - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Ledutrain
7h 10m
¥696–3,751
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
2. Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou Westtrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe Southtrain
4. Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain
18h 6m
¥309–632

Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,655Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Qinghai, China?

Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Xining via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, and Xining in around 17h 28m.

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