There are 5 ways to get from Guilin to Dunhuang by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane KWL - DNH
8h 26m¥3,380–8,094Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guilin West to Jiangyoutrain
- Take the train from Jiangyou to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
33h 54m¥541–1,293Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Guilin North to Xian Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
29h 31m¥1,066–1,535Drive 2,831.6 km
- Drive from Guilin to Dunhuangcar 2,831.6 km
28h 44m¥2,393–3,457Train, bus
- Take the train from Guilin North to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
30h 2m¥820–1,132
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 33h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs ¥3300 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Guilin North and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 31m.
The distance between Guilin and Dunhuang is 2225 km. The road distance is 2831.6 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 29h 31m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Guilin to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Guilin to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guilin North station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs ¥3300 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 29h 31m.
Guilin to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Dunhuang is 2832 km. It takes approximately 28h 44m to drive from Guilin to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Dunhuang, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dunhuang (DNH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guilin North to Dunhuang Bus Station via Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 29h 31m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–8,000
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–8,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Dunhuang via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
Train from Guilin North to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Guilin North to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Guilin West to Jiangyou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥350–850
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥350–490
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥600–850
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–450
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Guangyuan to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–290
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–470
Train from Jiangyou to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–320
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–500
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
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