There are 5 ways to get from Hanoi to Dunhuang by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane HAN - DNH
12h 28m¥1,403–4,403Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
45h 27m¥990–1,520Drive 3,212.3 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Dunhuangcar 3,212.3 km
33h 34m¥2,700–3,900Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
46h 43m¥2,169–2,630Train via Zhengzhou
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Zhengzhoutrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
2d 9h¥1,744–2,447
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Dunhuang is to bus and train which costs ¥950 - ¥1600 and takes 45h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 12h 28m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi station to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Gia Lam Station and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Changsha South and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 43m.
The distance between Hanoi and Dunhuang is 2381 km. The road distance is 3212.3 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 46h 43m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Hanoi to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Hanoi to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 12h 28m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2700 and takes 46h 43m.
Dunhuang is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 1:05 PM in Hanoi and 2:05 PM in Dunhuang.
Hanoi to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Changsha South station.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Dunhuang, China?
Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dunhuang (DNH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Dunhuang Bus Station via Changsha South, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 46h 43m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,700
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dunhuang via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
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 Kunming to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥610–670
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,100
Train from Changsha South to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
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
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Sleeper
- ¥1,750–1,900
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Zhengzhou to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥370–450
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- [email protected]
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Dunhuang is 3212 km. It takes approximately 33h 34m to drive from Hanoi to Dunhuang.
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