What is the cheapest way to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake is to train and bus via Dongchuan which costs ¥200 - ¥450 and takes 23h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake?

The fastest way to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake is to fly and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3300.

How far is it from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake?

The distance between Mogao Caves (Station) and Qinghai Lake is 959 km. The road distance is 905.2 km.

How do I travel from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 22m and costs ¥250 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake is 905 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake.

Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Xining, bus
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN)plane DNH - XNN
2. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus
8h 1m
¥1,167–3,267
Train, bus via Dongchuan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunhuang Station to Hekou Southtrain
2. Take the train from Hekou South to Xiningtrain
3. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus
23h 26m
¥207–443
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
3. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus
20h 22m
¥259–511
Drive 905.2 km
1. Drive from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lakecar 905.2 km
11h 3m
¥767–1,108
Fly to Golog Maqin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ)plane DNH - GMQ
2. Take the taxi from Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ) to Qinghai Laketaxi
18h 27m
¥2,409–6,409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
2. Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou Westtrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Minghe Southtrain
4. Take the train from Minghe South to Xiningtrain
5. Take the bus from Xining Bayi Road to Qinghai Lakebus
23h 23m
¥334–660

Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,668Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake.

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Distance: 959 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Mogao Caves (Station), China and Qinghai Lake, China?

There is no direct connection from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake. However, you can take the bus to Dunhuang Bus Station, take the line 3 bus to Mingsha Moutain/Crescent Spring, walk to Dunhuang (DNH) airport, fly to Xining (XNN), walk to Xining Airport, take the bus to Bayilu Coach Station, then take the bus to Qinghai Lake. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mogao Caves (Station) to Qinghai Lake via Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, Xining, and Xining Bayi Road in around 20h 22m.

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