There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Dunhuang by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane XIY - DNH
4h 56m¥1,728–4,947Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
23h 37m¥171–421Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
22h 14m¥448–700Drive 1,689.3 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Dunhuangcar 1,689.3 km
17h 5m¥1,437–2,075
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥430 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an station to Dunhuang. However, there are services departing from Xi'an Train Station and arriving at Dunhuang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
The distance between Xi'an and Dunhuang is 1433 km. The road distance is 1689.3 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Dunhuang without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 14m and costs ¥440 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Xi'an to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Xi'an to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an Train Station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥430 and takes 23h 37m.
Xi'an to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Dunhuang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Dunhuang is 1689 km. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Xi'an to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Xi'an, 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, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuang once daily. Tickets cost ¥160–410 and the journey takes 20h 45m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,900
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,600
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–223
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
Train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–410
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–700
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 20+ hotels available in Dunhuang.