There are 4 ways to get from Dunhuang to Altay by plane, train, taxi, or car
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 Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane DNH - AAT
6h 24m¥1,931–7,041Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
30h 47m¥275–670Train, taxi
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Guazhoutrain
- Take the taxi from Guazhou to Liuyuantaxi
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Hamitrain
- Take the train from Hami to Urumqi Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
28h 16m¥390–1,080Drive 1,248.7 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Altaycar 1,248.7 km
16h 8m¥1,088–1,571
Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Altay is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 30h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥1900 - ¥7500.
The distance between Dunhuang and Altay is 1022 km. The road distance is 1248.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Altay without a car is to train and taxi which takes 28h 16m and costs ¥390 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Dunhuang to Altay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥1900 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 30h 47m.
Altay is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 5:51 PM in Dunhuang and 3:51 PM in Altay.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Altay is 1249 km. It takes approximately 16h 8m to drive from Dunhuang to Altay.
There are five+ hotels available in Altay.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Altay, China?
Tianjin Airlines, China Southern 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 47m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–18,000
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Altay Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–10,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Altay Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,000
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
Train from Liuyuan to Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- 12306.com
- Book at
- 12306.com
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Train from Hami to Urumqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥75–149
- Schedules at
- 12306.com
- Book at
- 12306.com
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥143–149
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥220–310
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Yumen to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥230–260
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥340–480
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥20–28
- Hard sleeper
- ¥45–65
- Soft sleeper
- ¥75–100
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Liuyuan to Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–240
Train from Hami to Urumqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥70–100
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥150–180
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–290
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- 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 Karamay
- 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 Hami to Urumqi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–390
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–240
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥280–390
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–140
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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