There are 6 ways to get from Harbin to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport
best- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane HRB - DNH
7h 36m¥3,023–6,646Train
cheapest- Take the train from Harbin to Daqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Daqing West to Tongliaotrain
- Take the train from Tongliao to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
2d 3h¥399–1,066Train via Xi'an
- Take the train from Harbin to Shenyang North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Xi'an Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
33h 47m¥1,339–1,967Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harbin Nangang to Beijingbus
- Take the bus from Beijing to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jinan to Yinchuan Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
2d 8hDrive 3,249.4 km
- Drive from Harbin to Dunhuangcar 3,249.4 km
34h 37m¥2,731–3,945Train to Daqing Sartu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harbin to Daqing East Stationtrain
- Fly from Daqing Sartu Airport (DQA) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane DQA - DNH
12h 38m¥4,170–6,242
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥390 - ¥1100 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs ¥3000 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Shenyang North, Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 47m.
The distance between Harbin and Dunhuang is 2672 km. The road distance is 3249.4 km.
The best way to get from Harbin to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 33h 47m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Harbin to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Harbin to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs ¥3000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 33h 47m.
Harbin to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harbin to Dunhuang is 3249 km. It takes approximately 34h 37m to drive from Harbin to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Dunhuang, China?
Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Dunhuang (DNH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Dunhuang Bus Station via Shenyang North Station, Shenyang North, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 33h 47m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,500
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–6,500
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–6,500
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Dunhuang via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–7,500
Flights from Daqing Sartu Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,000
Flights from Daqing Sartu Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–7,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Daqing Sartu Airport to Dunhuang via Dalian, Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–9,000
Train from Harbin to Shenyang North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥370–410
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–800
Train from Shenyang North to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
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 Harbin to Daqing East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥110–125
- Business Class Seat
- ¥150–220
Train from Harbin to Daqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
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 Harbin to Daqing East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥65–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways D-Class
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–95
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥85–130
Train from Harbin to Daqing West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥75–140
- Schedules at
- China Railways D-Class
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–450
Train from Daqing West to Tongliao
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard sleeper
- ¥100–150
- Soft sleeper
- ¥170–220
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 Yinchuan to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥95–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥200–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥310–380
Train from Tongliao to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–608
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥450–550
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–850
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Jinan to Yinchuan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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