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How to get fromGolmud to Dunhuangby plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Golmud to Dunhuang by plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Golmud Airport

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    1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane GOQ - DNH
    6h 28m
    ¥1,291–5,245

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhoutrain train Lhasa
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Stationtrain train Lanzhou
    26h 23m
    ¥238–547

  3. Train via Xining

    1. Take the train from Golmud to Xiningtrain train
    2. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain train
    24h 22m
    ¥298–652

  4. Drive 539.1 km

    1. Drive from Golmud to Dunhuangcar car 539.1 km
    6h 24m
    ¥459–662

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Golmud to Dunhuangtaxi taxi 539.1 km
    6h 24m
    ¥850–1,100

  6. Train to Delingha Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Golmud to Delinghatrain train
    2. Fly from Delingha Airport (HXD) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane HXD - DNH
    22h 1m
    ¥1,635–4,902

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Chang An Airlines, and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Dunhuang Bus Station via Xining, Xining, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 24h 22m.

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