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

The cheapest way to get from Tianshui to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥400 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tianshui to Dunhuang is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct train between Tianshui and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Tianshui station to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Tianshui South Station and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

How far is it from Tianshui to Dunhuang?

The distance between Tianshui and Dunhuang is 1332 km. The road distance is 1369.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tianshui to Dunhuang without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 35m and costs ¥270 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Tianshui to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tianshui to Dunhuang train from?

Tianshui to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Tianshui South Station.

Train or fly from Tianshui to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Tianshui to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 15h 4m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥280 - ¥600 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Tianshui to Dunhuang train arrive?

Tianshui to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Tianshui to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Tianshui to Dunhuang is 1370 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Tianshui to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 15+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Tianshui to Dunhuang - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tianshui to Dunhuang by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Longnan Chengzhou Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Tianshui to Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL)taxi
2. Fly from Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane LNL - DNH
6h 4m
¥966–4,314
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tianshui Station to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
18h 14m
¥186–392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tianshui to Jiayuguantrain Shanghai
2. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
16h 35m
¥272–543
Drive 1,369.7 km
1. Drive from Tianshui to Dunhuangcar 1,369.7 km
13h 50m
¥1,152–1,663
Fly from Tianshui
1. Fly from Tianshui (THQ) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane THQ - DNH
15h 4m
¥1,155–5,565
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the train from Tianshui South Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane LHW - DNH
5h 59m
¥785–3,805
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Tianshui South Station to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
17h 43m
¥283–583

Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

¥745Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,332.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

China Express Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Tianshui (THQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tianshui to Dunhuang Bus Station via Tianshui South Station, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 17h 43m.

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