What is the cheapest way to get from Yining to Dunhuang?

The cheapest way to get from Yining to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥370 - ¥750 and takes 24h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yining to Dunhuang?

The fastest way to get from Yining to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥1800 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Yining and Dunhuang?

No, there is no direct train from Yining to Dunhuang. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Dunhuang via Ürümqi and Jiayuguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.

How far is it from Yining to Dunhuang?

The distance between Yining and Dunhuang is 1197 km. The road distance is 1583.4 km.

How do I travel from Yining to Dunhuang without a car?

The best way to get from Yining to Dunhuang without a car is to train and taxi which takes 19h 4m and costs ¥600 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Yining to Dunhuang?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Yining to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yining to Dunhuang train from?

Yining to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.

Train or fly from Yining to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Yining to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥1800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥370 - ¥750 and takes 24h 36m.

What is the time difference between Yining and Dunhuang?

Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Yining. It is currently 12:53 AM in Yining and 2:53 AM in Dunhuang.

Where does the Yining to Dunhuang train arrive?

Yining to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Yining to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Yining to Dunhuang is 1583 km. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Yining to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 17+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Yining to Dunhuang - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Yining to Dunhuang by plane, train, taxi, or car

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Fly from Yining Airport
best
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane YIN - DNH
4h 28m
¥1,825–5,529
Train via Turfan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yining East to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Turpantrain
3. Take the train from Turfan to Jiayuguantrain
4. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
33h 38m
¥307–724
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Urumqi Station to Tuhatrain
3. Take the train from Tuha to Hamitrain
4. Take the train from Hami to Liuyuantrain
5. Take the taxi from Liuyuan to Guazhou stationtaxi
6. Take the train from Guazhou station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
19h 4m
¥603–1,082
Drive 1,583.4 km
1. Drive from Yining to Dunhuangcar 1,583.4 km
16h 4m
¥1,331–1,923
Taxi to Bole, fly
1. Take the taxi from Yining to Bole (BPL)taxi
2. Fly from Bole (BPL) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane BPL - DNH
11h 13m
¥1,173–4,682
Train
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain
3. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
24h 36m
¥378–717

Yining Airport (YIN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,197.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Yining, China and Dunhuang, China?

China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yining to Dunhuang Bus Station via Yining, Ürümqi, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 24h 36m.

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