What is the cheapest way to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang?

The cheapest way to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang is to train and bus which costs ¥550 - ¥1700 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang?

The fastest way to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Mongolia and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Mongolia to Dunhuang. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Dunhuang via Baiyinchagan, Jining South and Jiayuguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Mongolia to Dunhuang?

The distance between Mongolia and Dunhuang is 1336 km. The road distance is 1689.3 km.

How do I travel from Mongolia to Dunhuang without a car?

The best way to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs ¥550 - ¥1700.

How long does it take to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mongolia to Dunhuang train from?

Mongolia to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

Where does the Mongolia to Dunhuang train arrive?

Mongolia to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Baiyinchagan station.

Can I drive from Mongolia to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Mongolia to Dunhuang is 1689 km. It takes approximately 25h 4m to drive from Mongolia to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 20+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Mongolia to Dunhuang - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi
2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane UBN - DNH
7h 47m
¥1,898–5,615
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erenhottrain 34
2. Take the bus from Erenhot to Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Jiayuguantrain
4. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
2d 4h
¥576–1,653
Drive 1,689.3 km
1. Drive from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuangcar 1,689.3 km
25h 4m
¥1,467–2,119
Train via Baiyinchagan
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Baiyinchagantrain
2. Take the train from Baiyinchagan to Jining South Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Jining South to Jiayuguantrain
4. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
2d 5h
¥2,039–2,998
Train
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
2. Take the train from Hohhot East to Jiayuguantrain
3. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
2d 5h
¥1,241–2,023

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

28Weekly Planes

9h 30mAverage Duration

¥1,810Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mongolia to Dunhuang.

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Distance: 1,335.8 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Mongolia and Dunhuang, China?

You can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang Bus Station via Baiyinchagan, Jining South, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 2d 5h.

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