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

The cheapest way to get from Gansu to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥310 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gansu to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2200 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Gansu and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Gansu to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Dongfanghong Square and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Gansu to Dunhuang?

The distance between Gansu and Dunhuang is 343 km. The road distance is 1094.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gansu to Dunhuang without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 1m and costs ¥190 - ¥430.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Gansu to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gansu to Dunhuang train from?

Gansu to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Lanzhou West Station.

Train or fly from Gansu to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Gansu to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2200 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥120 - ¥310 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Gansu to Dunhuang train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gansu to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Gansu to Dunhuang is 1094 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Gansu to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 20+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Gansu to Dunhuang - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gansu to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Jiayuguan Airport
best
1. Fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane JGN - DNH
1h 40m
¥2,272–7,085
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
16h 50m
¥129–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain T6601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
15h 1m
¥192–428
Drive 1,094.3 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Dunhuangcar 1,094.3 km
10h 36m
¥931–1,344
Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport
1. Fly from Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane YZY - DNH
2h 16m
¥3,074–8,088
Fly from Jinchang
1. Fly from Jinchang (JIC) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane JIC - DNH
2h 9m
¥559–3,070
Bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane LHW - DNH
4h 9m
¥2,031–2,181

Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

7Weekly Planes

52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.4 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

China Express Airlines flies from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Dunhuang (DNH) once daily. Alternatively, China Railways K-Class operates a train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥120–300 and the journey takes 14h 16m. China Railways Z-Class also services this route once daily.

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