There are 5 ways to get from Liyuan to Dunhuang by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Liyuan to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)taxi
- Fly from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane DYG - DNH
8h 14m¥3,632–4,256Train via Lanzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Sangzhi to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Stationtrain
29h 20m¥613–1,220Drive 2,396.3 km
- Drive from Liyuan to Dunhuangcar 2,396.3 km
23h 55m¥2,014–2,909Train, bus
- Take the train from Sangzhi to Pengshui Westtrain
- Take the train from Pengshui West to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
29h 24m¥709–1,140Train
- Take the train from Sangzhi to Longshan Northtrain
- Take the train from Longshan North to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
31h 50m¥648–1,352
Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Liyuan to Dunhuang is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥600 - ¥1300 and takes 29h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Liyuan to Dunhuang is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct train from Liyuan to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Sangzhi and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Chongqing West, Chongqing North and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.
The distance between Liyuan and Dunhuang is 1955 km. The road distance is 2396.3 km.
The best way to get from Liyuan to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 29h 20m and costs ¥600 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Liyuan to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Liyuan to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Sangzhi station.
Liyuan to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chongqing West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liyuan to Dunhuang is 2396 km. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from Liyuan to Dunhuang.
There are 17+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Liyuan, Hunan Sheng, China and Dunhuang, China?
You can take a vehicle from Liyuan to Dunhuang Bus Station via Sangzhi, Chongqing West, Chongqing West, S. Square of Chongqing N. station, Chongqing North, Lanzhou, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 29h 20m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–6,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport to Dunhuang via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–9,500
Train from Sangzhi to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Sangzhi to Pengshui West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥300–430
Train from Pengshui West to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–250
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥370–410
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–800
Train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–410
Train from Sangzhi to Longshan North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥34–38
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥54–59
- Business Class Seat
- ¥70–110
Train from Longshan North to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥650–750
- Business Class Seat
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Chongqing North to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥260–360
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥430–650
Train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–210
Train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–460
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Lanzhou 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 Guangyuan to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–300
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–300
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–470
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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
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ¥130–160
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