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

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2300 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang is to taxi and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs ¥2000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang?

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

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

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Baiyinchagan which takes 2 days 5h and costs ¥2100 - ¥3300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang train from?

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

Where does the Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuang?

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

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 19+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
10h 7m
¥1,997–6,114
Train
cheapest
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
¥1,414–2,280
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
¥2,147–3,255
Drive 1,689.3 km
1. Drive from Ulaanbaatar to Dunhuangcar 1,689.3 km
25h 4m
¥1,455–2,102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
2. Take the bus from Hohhot to Yinchuan Traveling Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus
4. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain
5. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
2d 8h
¥1,710–2,568

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

13Weekly Planes

12h 56mAverage Duration

¥1,919Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,335.8 km
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, 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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