There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Mogao Caves by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane XIY - DNH
- Take the bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Mogao Cavesbus
5h 51m¥1,736–4,955Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
22h 25m¥197–461Train, bus
- Take the train from Xi'an to Jiayuguantrain Shanghai
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
22h 14m¥265–570Drive 1,693.8 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Mogao Cavescar 1,693.8 km
17h 17m¥1,435–2,073
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Mogao Caves is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥470 and takes 22h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Mogao Caves is to fly and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Mogao Caves. However, there are services departing from Yujiazhai and arriving at Dunhuang via Xi'an Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
The distance between Xi'an and Mogao Caves is 1458 km. The road distance is 1693.8 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Mogao Caves without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 14m and costs ¥260 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Xi'an to Mogao Caves, including transfers.
Xi'an to Mogao Caves train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an Train Station.
Xi'an to Mogao Caves train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Dunhuang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Mogao Caves is 1694 km. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Xi'an to Mogao Caves.
There are 18+ hotels available in Mogao Caves.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Mogao Caves, China?
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 Xi'an to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥290–330
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–600
Train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–410
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–700
- Website
- 11467.com
Bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Mogao Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥8
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.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
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