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There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus or car

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Fly from Beijing Capital  •  5h 41m

  1. Fly from Beijing Capital (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH) PEK - DNH

¥826 - ¥3226

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Train  •  28h 17m

  1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Yumen Beijing West
  2. Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Xi'an

¥231 - ¥645

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Train to Beijing Daxing, fly  •  7h 37m

  1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing International Airport
  2. Fly from Beijing Daxing (PKX) to Dunhuang (DNH) PKX - DNH

¥386 - ¥2436

Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly  •  9h 53m

  1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
  2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Dunhuang (DNH) TSN - DNH

¥558 - ¥1394

Train, bus  •  17h 59m

  1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Station
  2. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquan South
  3. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang

¥963 - ¥1384

Drive  •  23h 24m

  1. Drive from Beijing West Station to Dunhuang 2321 km

¥1300 - ¥2000

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dunhuang is 120.

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The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥650 and takes 28h 17m.

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The quickest way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang is to fly which costs ¥800 - ¥3300 and takes 5h 41m.

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The distance between Beijing and Dunhuang is 1846 km. The road distance is 2321 km.

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The best way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 59m and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.

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It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Beijing to Dunhuang, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥800 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥230 - ¥650 and takes 28h 17m.

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The quickest flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Dunhuang Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 25m.

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Dunhuang is 2h behind Beijing. It is currently 11:57 in Beijing and 09:57 in Dunhuang.

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Dunhuang is 2321 km. It takes approximately 23h 24m to drive from Beijing to Dunhuang.

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Air China and China Eastern Airlines offer flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Dunhuang Airport.

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  • Distance: 1845.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

Air China and China Eastern Airlines fly from Dongzhimen to Dunhuang twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beijing West Station to Dunhuang via Yumen, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 28h 17m.

Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Website
en.ceair.com
Flights from Beijing Capital to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥800 - ¥3800
Flights from Beijing Daxing to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥500 - ¥2700
Flights from Beijing Daxing to Dunhuang via Xi An
Ave. Duration
6h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥650 - ¥3100
Flights from Beijing Daxing to Dunhuang via Qingyang, Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
11h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥750 - ¥3500
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dunhuang via Xi An
Ave. Duration
7h 40m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
¥650 - ¥3100
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
7h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥440 - ¥1700
Spring Airlines
Website
ch.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
¥600 - ¥2600
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
¥440 - ¥1900
Sichuan Airlines
Website
ch.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing to Dunhuang via Xining
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
¥360 - ¥2400
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dunhuang via Xining
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
¥650 - ¥2600
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dunhuang via Chengdu, Lanzhou
Ave. Duration
14h 5m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
¥440 - ¥1800
Air China
Website
airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥800 - ¥3200
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Dunhuang via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
12h 5m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
¥600 - ¥2600
Train operators
China Railways C-Class
Website
china-railway.com.cn
Train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing International Airport
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
¥25 - ¥35
Website
Trip.com
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
¥50 - ¥80
Website
Trip.com
China Railways G-Class
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥65 - ¥85
Website
Trip.com
2nd Class Seat
¥65 - ¥85
1st Class Seat
¥100 - ¥130
Business Class Seat
¥260 - ¥310
Train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou West Station
Ave. Duration
7h 12m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥600 - ¥850
Website
Trip.com
2nd Class Seat
¥600 - ¥850
1st Class Seat
¥1100 - ¥1300
Business Class Seat
¥2000 - ¥2500
China Railways D-Class
Train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquan South
Ave. Duration
4h 31m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥210 - ¥460
Website
Trip.com
2nd Class
¥210 - ¥290
1st Class
¥330 - ¥460
China Railways Z-Class
Website
chinahighlights.com
Train from Beijing West Station to Yumen
Ave. Duration
22h 1m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥190 - ¥550
Website
Trip.com
Hard Seat
¥190 - ¥270
Hard Sleeper
¥450 - ¥550
Soft Sleeper
¥600 - ¥900
China Railways K-Class
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration
3h 58m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥30 - ¥100
Website
Trip.com
Hard Seat
¥30 - ¥50
Hard sleeper
¥80 - ¥100
Soft sleeper
¥130 - ¥150
Bus operators
Changtu8
Website
changtu8.com
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥90
Schedules at
changtu8.com

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There are two+ hotels available in Dunhuang. Prices start at ¥750 per night.

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The best way to get from Beijing to Beijing Capital Airport is to subway which takes 30 min and costs ¥25.

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