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How to get fromTaiyuan to Dunhuangby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane plane TYN - DNH
    5h 14m
    ¥938–4,644

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taiyuan to Lanzhoutrain train Beijing West
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang Stationtrain train Lanzhou
    28h 45m
    ¥237–591

  3. Train via Xi'an

    1. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain train
    23h 4m
    ¥501–1,172

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Luoyang Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luoyang to Xi'anbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus bus
    4. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain train
    5. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus bus
    34h 43m
    ¥630–876

  5. Drive  1,870.3 km

    1. Drive from Taiyuan to Dunhuangcar car 1,870.3 km
    18h 27m
    ¥1,578–2,279

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥935Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,594.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Dunhuang, China?

Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Dunhuang (DNH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taiyuan to Dunhuang Bus Station via Taiyuan South, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 23h 4m.

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