There are 5 ways to get from Xian North to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane XIY - DNH
5h 45m¥1,716–4,716Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
24h 22m¥171–421Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
18h 41m¥311–715Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
25h 28m¥467–746Drive 1,690.2 km
- Drive from Xian North to Dunhuangcar 1,690.2 km
17h 3m¥1,452–2,097
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xian North to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥430 and takes 24h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Xian North to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct train from Xian North to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Xi'an North and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
The distance between Xian North and Dunhuang is 1433 km. The road distance is 1690.2 km.
The best way to get from Xian North to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 18h 41m and costs ¥310 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Xian North to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Xian North to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xian North to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥310 - ¥750 and takes 18h 41m.
Xian North to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xian North to Dunhuang is 1690 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Xian North to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Xian North, China and Dunhuang, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xi'an North to Dunhuang Bus Station via Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,700
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–450
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Xi'an Train Station to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–410
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–700
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
- 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
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