There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)plane DNH - DYG
7h 55m¥2,303–4,203Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Chongqing Northtrain
- Take the bus from Chongqing Bus Station to Zhangjiajie Bus Terminalbus
35h 32m¥533–1,205Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Chongqing Northtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Zhangjiajie West Stationtrain
26h 15m¥620–1,460Drive 2,433.4 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajiecar 2,433.4 km
24h 56m¥2,068–2,987Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Zhangjiajie West Stationtrain
31h 38m¥635–1,280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chongqing Bus Station to Zhangjiajie Bus Terminalbus
36h 45m¥582–1,072
Dunhuang (DNH) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie is to bus and train which costs ¥550 - ¥1100 and takes 36h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie station. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Zhangjiajie West Station via Lanzhou and Chongqing North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Zhangjiajie is 1898 km. The road distance is 2433.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 26h 15m and costs ¥600 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥600 - ¥1500 and takes 26h 15m.
Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie is 2433 km. It takes approximately 24h 56m to drive from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Zhangjiajie, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Zhangjiajie West Station via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, and Chongqing North in around 26h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–8,500
Flights from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–12,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–6,000
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–270
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥340–490
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥320–420
Train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥330–430
Train from Lanzhou to Chongqing North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–700
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥290–400
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥490–700
Train from Lanzhou West to Chongqing North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–700
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥290–410
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–700
Train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–210
Train from Chongqing North to Zhangjiajie West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Guangyuan to Zhangjiajie West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–410
Train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Jiayuguan to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–300
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–300
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–470
Train from Jiuquan to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–290
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–470
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- 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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