What is the cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Altay?

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Altay is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 30h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Altay?

The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Altay is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ¥1700 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Altay?

The distance between Dunhuang and Altay is 1022 km. The road distance is 1248.7 km.

How do I travel from Dunhuang to Altay without a car?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Altay without a car is to train which takes 30h 42m and costs ¥270 - ¥700.

How long does it take to get from Dunhuang to Altay?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Dunhuang to Altay, including transfers.

Train or fly from Dunhuang to Altay?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Altay is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ¥1700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥270 - ¥700 and takes 30h 42m.

What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Altay?

Altay is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 3:42 PM in Dunhuang and 1:42 PM in Altay.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Altay?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Altay is 1249 km. It takes approximately 16h 8m to drive from Dunhuang to Altay.

Where can I stay near Altay?

There are three+ hotels available in Altay.

Dunhuang to Altay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Altay by plane, train, car, taxi, 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 to Altay Airport
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane DNH - AAT
7h 39m
¥1,731–6,041
Train
cheapest
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
¥275–670
Drive 1,248.7 km
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Altaycar 1,248.7 km
16h 8m
¥1,099–1,588
Fly to Kanas Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kanas Airport (KJI)plane DNH - KJI
2. Take the taxi from Kanas Airport (KJI) to Altaytaxi
20h 40m
¥1,271–5,831
Fly to Kelamayi Airport, train
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY)plane DNH - KRY
2. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
25h 46m
¥1,007–5,188
Bus, train
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
¥370–755

Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights

11Weekly Planes

9h 12mAverage Duration

¥1,758Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunhuang to Altay.

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Distance: 1,021.9 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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) twice 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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