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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)plane plane DNH - AAT
    7h 39m
    ¥1,731–6,041

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain train
    2. Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain train
    30h 42m
    ¥275–670

  3. Drive 1,248.7 km

    1. Drive from Dunhuang to Altaycar car 1,248.7 km
    16h 8m
    ¥1,099–1,588

  4. Fly to Kanas Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kanas Airport (KJI)plane plane DNH - KJI
    2. Take the taxi from Kanas Airport (KJI) to Altaytaxi taxi
    20h 40m
    ¥1,271–5,831

  5. Fly to Kelamayi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kelamayi Airport (KRY)plane plane DNH - KRY
    2. Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain train
    25h 46m
    ¥1,007–5,188

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain train
    4. Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain train
    33h 46m
    ¥370–755

Dunhuang (DNH) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,758Cheapest 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) 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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