There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) by plane, train, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane DNH - URC
2h 59m¥2,801–4,401Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain Dunhuang
- Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqitrain Beijing West
13h 59m¥176–396Train, taxi
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Guazhoutrain
- Take the taxi from Guazhou to Liuyuantaxi
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Hamitrain
- Take the train from Hami to Tuhatrain
- Take the train from Tuha to Urumqi Stationtrain
11h 37m¥416–816Drive 995.7 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC)car 995.7 km
10h 3m¥844–1,218Train via Jiayuguan
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain Lanzhou
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqitrain Shanghai / ...
18h 58m¥191–530
Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥400 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC). However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Ürümqi via Yumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Urumqi Airport (URC) is 737 km. The road distance is 995.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 37m and costs ¥410 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC), including transfers.
Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥400 and takes 13h 59m.
Urumqi Airport (URC) is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 12:35 AM in Dunhuang and 10:35 PM in Urumqi Airport (URC).
Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Urumqi Airport (URC), China?
Tianjin Airlines flies from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Urumqi Airport (URC) via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, and Ürümqi in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,500
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
Train from Liuyuan to Hami
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Yumen to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–260
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥340–480
Train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥20–28
- Hard sleeper
- ¥45–65
- Soft sleeper
- ¥75–100
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Liuyuan to Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–240
Train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–280
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–450
Train from Hami to Tuha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥95–190
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥95–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥130–190
Train from Tuha to Urumqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC) is 996 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Dunhuang to Urumqi Airport (URC).
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