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How to get fromDunhuang to Altayby plane, train, car, taxi or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Altay Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT)planeDNH - AAT
    7h 38m
    ¥1,731–6,541

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
    2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqitrain
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
    4. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
    33h 46m
    ¥385–745

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
    2. Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqitrain
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
    4. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
    30h 42m

  4. Drive 1,248.7 km

    1. Drive from Dunhuang to Altaycar1,248.7 km
    16h 8m
    ¥1,109–1,601

  5. Fly to Kelamayi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY)planeDNH - KRY
    2. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
    25h 45m
    ¥957–4,788

  6. Fly to Kanas Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kanas Airport (KJI)planeDNH - KJI
    2. Take the taxi from Kanas Airport (KJI) to Altaytaxi
    20h 28m
    ¥1,221–5,231

Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,781Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

China Express Airlines, Spring Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Altay via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 30h 42m.

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