There are 4 ways to get from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Shanshan North
best- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Shanshan Northtrain
- Take the train from Shanshan North to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Ruoqiangtrain
26h 7m¥300–656Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Korlatrain
- Take the train from Korla to Ruoqiangtrain
28h 55m¥280–631Drive 737 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Ruoqiangcar 737 km
10h 33m¥622–898Fly
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA)plane DNH - RQA
26h 27m¥2,936–7,546
Dunhuang (DNH) to Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang is to train via Shanshan North which costs ¥300 - ¥700 and takes 26h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang is to drive which takes 10h 33m and costs ¥600 - ¥900.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Ruoqiang via Jiayuguan, Shanshan North and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Ruoqiang is 2147 km. The road distance is 737 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang without a car is to train via Shanshan North which takes 26h 7m and costs ¥300 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 26h 7m to get from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Ruoqiang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang is to train via Shanshan North which takes 26h 7m and costs ¥300 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥2900 - ¥8000 and takes 26h 27m.
Ruoqiang is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 1:31 AM in Dunhuang and 11:31 PM in Ruoqiang.
Dunhuang to Ruoqiang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Ruoqiang, China?
You can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Ruoqiang via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Shanshan North, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Ruoqiang in around 26h 7m. Alternatively, Tianjin Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and China Express Airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA) once daily.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang Loulan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–7,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang Loulan Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–10,000
Flights from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang Loulan Airport via Jinchang, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–9,000
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Jiayuguan to Shanshan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–230
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥310–440
Train from Shanshan North to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–70
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–160
Train from Shanshan North to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–85
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–85
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Turpan North Station to Ruoqiang
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Korla to Ruoqiang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Jiayuguan to Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–360
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥300–360
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥470–600
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Ruoqiang is 737 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Dunhuang to Ruoqiang.















