What is the cheapest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang?

The cheapest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥440 and takes 23h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang?

The fastest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct train between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Airport West and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

How far is it from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang?

The distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Dunhuang is 1400 km. The road distance is 1670.2 km.

How do I travel from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang without a car?

The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 19h 45m and costs ¥320 - ¥750.

How long does it take to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang train from?

Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.

Train or fly from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥320 - ¥750 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang train arrive?

Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is 1670 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 18+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane XIY - DNH
2h 53m
¥1,761–4,816
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xianyang to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
23h 19m
¥184–434
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
19h 45m
¥324–734
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain
3. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
24h 13m
¥442–714
Drive 1,670.2 km
1. Drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuangcar 1,670.2 km
16h 52m
¥1,415–2,044

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

¥715Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,399.9 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Xi An Airport (XIY), China and Dunhuang, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Chang An Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport West to Dunhuang Bus Station via North Railway Station, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 19h 45m.

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