There are 3 ways to get from Dunhuang to Kuqa by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)plane DNH - KCA
8h 31m¥1,521–4,225Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Liuyuantrain
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Kuchetrain
22h 3m¥248–578Drive 1,432.2 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Kuqacar 1,432.2 km
15h 24m¥1,219–1,761
Dunhuang (DNH) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Kuqa is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 22h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Kuqa is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Kuqa. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Kuche via Yumen and Liuyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Kuqa is 1011 km. The road distance is 1432.2 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Kuqa without a car is to train which takes 22h 3m and costs ¥240 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Dunhuang to Kuqa, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Kuqa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Kuqa is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 22h 3m.
Kuqa is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 4:39 AM in Dunhuang and 2:39 AM in Kuqa.
Dunhuang to Kuqa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Yumen station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Kuqa, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Kuqa via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, Liuyuan, and Kuche in around 22h 3m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,200
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–6,500
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Kuqa Qiuci Airport via Urumqi, Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–9,000
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Yumen to Liuyuan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Liuyuan to Kuche
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–360
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥140–210
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥300–360
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥460–600
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Kuqa is 1432 km. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Dunhuang to Kuqa.
There are one+ hotels available in Kuqa.