What is the cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Yining?

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Yining is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Yining?

The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Yining is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs ¥1400 - ¥5000.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Yining?

The distance between Dunhuang and Yining is 1885 km. The road distance is 1561.3 km.

How do I travel from Dunhuang to Yining without a car?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Yining without a car is to train which takes 20h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dunhuang to Yining?

It takes approximately 20h 27m to get from Dunhuang to Yining, including transfers.

Train or fly from Dunhuang to Yining?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Yining is to train which takes 20h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1400 - ¥5000 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Yining?

Yining is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 5:21 AM in Dunhuang and 3:21 AM in Yining.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Yining?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Yining is 1561 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Dunhuang to Yining.

Where can I stay near Yining?

There are 14+ hotels available in Yining.

Dunhuang to Yining - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Dunhuang to Yining by train, car, plane, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumen
2. Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqi
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yining
20h 27m
Drive 1,561.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Yining1,561.3 km
18h 13m
¥1,400–2,023
Fly to Bole, taxi
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Bole (BPL)DNH - BPL
2. Take the taxi from Bole (BPL) to Yining
15h 10m
¥3,151–6,921
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquan
2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqi
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yining
22h 32m
Train via Yining East
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumen
2. Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqi
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yining East
24h 19m
Fly to Yining Airport
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Yining Airport (YIN)DNH - YIN
7h 33m
¥1,424–4,929
Fly to Xinyuan, taxi
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xinyuan (NLT)DNH - NLT
2. Take the taxi from Xinyuan (NLT) to Yining
14h 44m
¥3,091–6,861

Dunhuang (DNH) to Bole (BPL) flights

11Weekly Planes

13h 43mAverage Duration

¥2,877Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,884.7 km
Duration: 20h 27m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Yining, China?

You can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Yining via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, China Express Airlines, Spring Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Yining Airport (YIN) twice daily.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines