There are 6 ways to get from Dunhuang to Turpan by train, taxi, car, plane, 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.
Train, taxi
best- 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 Turfan Northtrain
9h 38m¥280–695Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain Dunhuang
- Take the train from Yumen to Turfan Northtrain Beijing West
12h 13m¥169–365Drive 796.4 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Turpancar 796.4 km
8h 11m¥694–1,002Fly 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¥2,838–6,538Train via Shulehe
- Take the train from Dunhuang Station to Shulehetrain Dunhuang
- Take the train from Yumen to Turfan Northtrain Beijing West
14h 20m¥182–410Fly to Turpan
- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Turpan (TLQ)plane DNH - TLQ
8h 9m¥1,631–8,041
Dunhuang (DNH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥370 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan is to fly and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥2800 - ¥7000.
The distance between Dunhuang and Turpan is 891 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 9h 38m and costs ¥280 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Dunhuang to Turpan, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Turpan is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs ¥160 - ¥370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1600 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 9m.
Turpan is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 9:54 AM in Dunhuang and 7:54 AM in Turpan.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Turpan is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Dunhuang to Turpan.
There are nine+ hotels available in Turpan.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Turpan, China?
You can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Turpan via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, and Turfan North in around 12h 13m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines and Chengdu fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Turpan (TLQ) 6 times a week.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Dunhuang to Turpan via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–8,000
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–14,000
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 Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–120
- Schedules at
- 12306.com
- Book at
- 12306.com
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥180–260
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Yumen to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥200–220
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥300–420
Train from Dunhuang to Guazhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥20–28
- Hard sleeper
- ¥45–65
- Soft sleeper
- ¥75–100
Train from Dunhuang to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Dunhuang Station to Shulehe
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–90
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–140
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 Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Hami to Turfan North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥130–180
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥190–280
- 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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