There are 5 ways to get from Shenyang to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane SHE - DNH
8h 3m¥3,316–5,516Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shenyang Station to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Hekou Southtrain
- Take the train from Hekou South to Dunhuang Stationtrain
2d 8h¥386–1,008Train via Xi'an
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Xi'an Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
30h 24m¥1,108–1,674Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shenyang to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
43h 34m¥634–1,035Drive 2,887.3 km
- Drive from Shenyang to Dunhuangcar 2,887.3 km
29h 41m¥2,442–3,527
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shenyang to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥380 - ¥1100 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Shenyang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs ¥3300 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Shenyang to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Shenyang North and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.
The distance between Shenyang and Dunhuang is 2445 km. The road distance is 2887.3 km.
The best way to get from Shenyang to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 30h 24m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Shenyang to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Shenyang to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shenyang North station.
The best way to get from Shenyang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs ¥3300 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 30h 24m.
Shenyang to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenyang to Dunhuang is 2887 km. It takes approximately 29h 41m to drive from Shenyang to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Shenyang, China and Dunhuang, China?
Air China, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Dunhuang (DNH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shenyang North to Dunhuang Bus Station via Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 30h 24m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–5,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Dunhuang via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–5,500
Train from Shenyang North to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
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