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How to get fromGuilin to Dunhuangby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Guilin to Dunhuang by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane KWL - DNH
    6h 36m
    ¥2,980–7,094

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Jiangyoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Jiangyou to Jiayuguantrain train
    3. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain train
    33h 54m
    ¥541–1,293

  3. Train via Lanzhou

    1. Take the train from Guilin North to Xian Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain train
    29h 31m
    ¥1,066–1,535

  4. Drive  2,831.6 km

    1. Drive from Guilin to Dunhuangcar car 2,831.6 km
    28h 45m
    ¥2,380–3,438

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guilin North to Guangyuantrain train
    2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiuquantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus bus
    30h 2m
    ¥820–1,132

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,225.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dunhuang (DNH) 5 times a day. 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.

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