There are 4 ways to get from Altay to Dunhuang by plane, train, car, or bus
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 Altay Airport (AAT) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane AAT - DNH
4h 47m¥2,131–7,037Train
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain
30h 44m¥276–667Drive 1,250.2 km
- Drive from Altay to Dunhuangcar 1,250.2 km
16h 8m¥1,103–1,593Train, bus
- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
33h 29m¥372–753
Altay Airport (AAT) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 30h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥2100 - ¥7500.
The distance between Altay and Dunhuang is 1022 km. The road distance is 1250.2 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 30h 44m and costs ¥270 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Altay to Dunhuang, including transfers.
The best way to get from Altay to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥2100 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 30h 44m.
Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Altay. It is currently 8:30 AM in Altay and 10:30 AM in Dunhuang.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Dunhuang is 1250 km. It takes approximately 16h 8m to drive from Altay to Dunhuang.
There are 17+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Dunhuang, China?
Tianjin Airlines flies from Altay Airport (AAT) to Dunhuang (DNH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Dunhuang Bus Station via Altay, Karamay, Ürümqi, Yumen, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 30h 44m.
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Dunhuang via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–7,000
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Altay to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–140
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–280
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–450
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
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