There are 3 ways to get from Kashgar to Dunhuang by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane KHG - DNH
6h 11m¥2,719–8,523Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashgar to Hamitrain
- Take the train from Hami to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain
28h 36m¥288–670Drive 2,058.8 km
- Drive from Kashgar to Dunhuangcar 2,058.8 km
23h 39m¥1,740–2,513
Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kashgar to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥280 - ¥700 and takes 28h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kashgar to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥2700 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct train from Kashgar to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Kashgar and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Hami and Yumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.
The distance between Kashgar and Dunhuang is 1609 km. The road distance is 2058.8 km.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 28h 36m and costs ¥280 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kashgar to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Kashgar to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Kashgar station.
The best way to get from Kashgar to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥2700 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥280 - ¥700 and takes 28h 36m.
Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Kashgar. It is currently 7:06 AM in Kashgar and 9:06 AM in Dunhuang.
Kashgar to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Hami station.
What companies run services between Kashgar, China and Dunhuang, China?
Chengdu, Tianjin Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kashgar to Dunhuang Bus Station via Kashgar, Hami, Yumen, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 28h 36m.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Dunhuang via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–7,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–6,000
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Kashgar Airport to Dunhuang via Aral Talim Airport, Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–7,000
Train from Kashgar to Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–420
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
Train from Hami to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–100
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥110–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–280
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kashgar to Dunhuang is 2059 km. It takes approximately 23h 39m to drive from Kashgar to Dunhuang.
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