There are 5 ways to get from Dunhuang to Xining by plane, train, 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
best- Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN)DNH - XNN
4h 10m¥1,922–6,022Train via Lanzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West StationLanzhou / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to XiningLanzhou West / ...
18h 57m¥330–405Train
- Take the train from Dunhuang Station to Hekou SouthDunhuang
- Take the train from Hekou South to XiningYinchuan
18h 11mDrive 928.1 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Xining928.1 km
9h 20m¥833–1,204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquan
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou West
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xining
18h 24m¥429–510
Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Xining is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥330 - ¥410 and takes 18h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Xining is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6000.
The distance between Dunhuang and Xining is 790 km. The road distance is 928.1 km.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Xining without a car is to train which takes 18h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Dunhuang to Xining, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Xining is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 18h 11m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Xining is 928 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Dunhuang to Xining.
There are 24+ hotels available in Xining.
What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Xining, China?
Sichuan Airlines flies from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Xining via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang Station, and Hekou South in around 18h 11m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dunhuang to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
Train from Dunhuang Station to Hekou South
Train from Hekou South to Xining
Train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou West
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥75–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–150
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–290
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