There are 4 ways to get from Xianyang to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, 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 29m¥1,716–4,826Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xianyang to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
21h 39m¥171–409Bus, 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 19m¥457–743Drive 1,668.7 km
- Drive from Xianyang to Dunhuangcar 1,668.7 km
16h 58m¥1,407–2,033
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xianyang to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥410 and takes 21h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Xianyang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct train from Xianyang to Dunhuang. However, there are services departing from Xianyang and arriving at Dunhuang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
The distance between Xianyang and Dunhuang is 1417 km. The road distance is 1668.7 km.
The best way to get from Xianyang to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs ¥170 - ¥410.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Xianyang to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Xianyang to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xianyang station.
The best way to get from Xianyang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥410 and takes 21h 39m.
Xianyang to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Dunhuang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xianyang to Dunhuang is 1669 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Xianyang to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Xianyang, China and Dunhuang, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xianyang to Dunhuang once daily. Tickets cost ¥160–400 and the journey takes 20h 23m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
Train from Xianyang to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥340–400
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥490–700
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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