There are 3 ways to get from Ordos to Dunhuang by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane DSN - DNH
5h 23m¥1,940–5,547Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ordos to Baotou Stationtrain
- Take the train from Baotou to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
28h 38m¥231–548Drive 1,594.8 km
- Drive from Ordos to Dunhuangcar 1,594.8 km
17h 38m¥1,341–1,936
Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ordos to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥550 and takes 28h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ordos to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Ordos to Dunhuang. However, there are services departing from Ordos and arriving at Dunhuang via Baotou and Jiayuguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.
The distance between Ordos and Dunhuang is 1324 km. The road distance is 1594.8 km.
The best way to get from Ordos to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 28h 38m and costs ¥230 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ordos to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Ordos to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Ordos station.
The best way to get from Ordos to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥230 - ¥550 and takes 28h 38m.
Ordos to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Baotou Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ordos to Dunhuang is 1595 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Ordos to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Ordos, China and Dunhuang, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) to Dunhuang (DNH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ordos to Dunhuang Bus Station via Ordos, Baotou, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 28h 38m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,500
Flights from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–7,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,000
Flights from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,000
Train from Ordos to Baotou Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥23–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–110
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Baotou to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥270–320
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–550
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