There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Turpan by plane, train, taxi, car, 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 Turpan
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Turpan (TLQ)plane DNH - TLQ
2h 59m¥581–3,741Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Jiayuguantrain Lanzhou
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
15h 2m¥185–430Train, taxi
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Guazhoutrain
- Take the taxi from Guazhou to Liuyuantaxi
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Shanshan Northtrain
- Take the train from Shanshan North to Turfan Northtrain
10h 37m¥290–510Drive 796.4 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Turpancar 796.4 km
8h 11m¥673–972Fly to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane DNH - URC
- Take the bus from Urumchi South to Turfanbus
8h 2m¥2,938–4,438
Dunhuang (DNH) to Turpan (TLQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥550 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Turpan. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Turfan North via Jiayuguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between Dunhuang and Turpan is 590 km. The road distance is 796.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 37m and costs ¥290 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Dunhuang to Turpan, including transfers.
Dunhuang to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥550 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 15h 2m.
Turpan is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 2:56 AM in Dunhuang and 12:56 AM in Turpan.
Dunhuang to Turpan train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan station.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Turpan, China?
Chengdu flies from Dunhuang (DNH) to Turpan (TLQ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Turpan via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, and Turfan North in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,700
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
Train from Liuyuan to Shanshan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥157–160
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Shanshan North to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–70
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–160
Train from Jiayuguan to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–250
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥330–470
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Urumchi South to Turfan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Turpan is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Dunhuang to Turpan.
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