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)plane DNH - XNN
4h 11m¥2,522–8,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunhuang Station to Hekou Southtrain Dunhuang
- Take the train from Hekou South to Xiningtrain Yinchuan
18h 11m¥147–380Drive 928.1 km
- Drive from Dunhuang to Xiningcar 928.1 km
9h 20m¥817–1,180Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou Westtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
18h 24m¥222–505Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Lanzhou / ...
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain Lanzhou West / ...
18h 57m¥148–440
Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Xining is to train which costs ¥140 - ¥380 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Xining is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥2500 - ¥8000.
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 ¥140 - ¥380.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Dunhuang to Xining, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dunhuang to Xining is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥2500 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥140 - ¥380 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 25+ 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
- ¥2,500–8,000
Train from Dunhuang Station to Hekou South
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–290
- Soft sleeper
- ¥340–440
Train from Hekou South to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
Train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–100
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Soft sleeper
- ¥220–290
Train from Lanzhou West to Xining
- Hard Seat
- ¥28–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft sleeper
- ¥100–130
Train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–150
- Hard sleeper
- ¥200–280
- Soft sleeper
- ¥330–430
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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