There are 10 ways to get from Datong to Dunhuang by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Beijing Capital International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Datong South station to Beijing North stationtrain
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane PEK - DNH
7h 46m¥2,604–5,237Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
- Take the train from Hohhot East to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
33h 18m¥286–647Bus, train via Lanzhou
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuanbus
- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
27h 38m¥580–1,312Bus, train
- Take the bus from Datong to Xi'anbus
- Take the train from Xi'an to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
34h 37m¥500–805Drive 1,922.9 km
- Drive from Datong to Dunhuangcar 1,922.9 km
20h 13m¥1,622–2,343Bus to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuanbus
- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane TYN - DNH
12h 9m¥1,033–4,797Train, train to Hohhot Baita International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot Easttrain
- Fly from Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane HET - DNH
11h 49m¥4,023–6,758Train to Datong Beijiazao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong to Huairentrain
- Fly from Datong Beijiazao Airport (DAT) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane DAT - DNH
18h 27m¥4,446–9,092Train, train to Ulanqab Airport, fly
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Wulanchabu stationtrain
- Fly from Ulanqab Airport (UCB) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane UCB - DNH
21h 44m¥1,318–3,558Train
- Take the train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakoutrain
- Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
28h 25m¥651–1,526
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Datong to Dunhuang is to bus and train which costs ¥280 - ¥650 and takes 33h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Datong to Dunhuang is to train and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs ¥2600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Datong station to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Datong South station and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Zhangjiakou and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
The distance between Datong and Dunhuang is 2246 km. The road distance is 1922.9 km.
The best way to get from Datong to Dunhuang without a car is to bus and train via Lanzhou which takes 27h 38m and costs ¥550 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Datong to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Datong to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Datong South station.
Datong to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhangjiakou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Dunhuang is 1923 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Datong to Dunhuang.
There are 19+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Datong, Shanxi, China and Dunhuang, China?
You can take a vehicle from Datong to Dunhuang Bus Station via Datong South station, Zhangjiakou, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–6,000
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–6,500
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,500
Flights from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–8,000
Flights from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Dunhuang via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–9,000
Flights from Ulanqab Airport to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–7,000
Flights from Ulanqab Airport to Dunhuang via Shijiazhuang Zhengding, Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Train from Datong South station to Beijing North station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Zhangjiakou to Hohhot East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥300–430
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Zhangjiakou to Wulanchabu station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Datong South station to Zhangjiakou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥80–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥80–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
Bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
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