What is the cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 42h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs ¥1600 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Dunhuang and Shangri-La?

No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Shangri-La via Jiayuguan, Mianyang, Kunming and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 52m.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Shangri-La?

The distance between Dunhuang and Shangri-La is 1455 km. The road distance is 2035.1 km.

How do I travel from Dunhuang to Shangri-La without a car?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 24m and costs ¥1100 - ¥2000.

How long does it take to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunhuang to Shangri-La train from?

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

Train or fly from Dunhuang to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs ¥1600 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 42h 52m.

Where does the Dunhuang to Shangri-La train arrive?

Dunhuang to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan station.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Shangri-La is 2035 km. It takes approximately 27h 52m to drive from Dunhuang to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 76+ hotels available in Shangri-La.

Dunhuang to Shangri-La - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunhuang to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane DNH - DIG
11h 1m
¥1,630–7,536
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Mianyangtrain
3. Take the train from Mianyang to Kunmingtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
5. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
42h 52m
¥910–1,315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
4. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
42h 24m
¥1,145–1,930
Drive 2,035.1 km
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Shangri-Lacar 2,035.1 km
27h 52m
¥1,730–2,498

Dunhuang (DNH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

27Weekly Planes

11h 53mAverage Duration

¥1,694Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,454.8 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Shangri-La, China?

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Shangri-La via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Mianyang, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 42h 52m.

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