There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) 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, bus
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane XNN - DNH
- Take the bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Mogao Cavesbus
4h 49m¥1,130–3,030Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain Xining
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
17h 41m¥180–501Drive 933.9 km
- Drive from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station)car 933.9 km
9h 29m¥794–1,147Train, bus
- Take the train from Xining to Minghe Southtrain
- Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
19h 1m¥298–612
Xining (XNN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥500 and takes 17h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
The distance between Xining and Mogao Caves (Station) is 815 km. The road distance is 933.9 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) without a car is to train which takes 17h 41m and costs ¥180 - ¥500.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station), including transfers.
Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) is 934 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station).
There are 20+ hotels available in Mogao Caves (Station).
What companies run services between Xining, China and Mogao Caves (Station), China?
You can take a train from Xining to Mogao Caves (Station) via Lanzhou West Station and Dunhuang in around 17h 41m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Dunhuang via Huatugou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–8,000
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–450
Train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquan
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–100
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Soft sleeper
- ¥220–290
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥210–300
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
- 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
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 Italy Travel Guides, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.