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

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Yining is to train via Yining East which costs ¥250 - ¥600 and takes 24h 19m.

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 34m and costs ¥950 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Yining?

The distance between Dunhuang and Yining is 1197 km. The road distance is 1562.9 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 ¥360 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 fly which takes 7h 34m and costs ¥950 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥360 - ¥700 and takes 20h 27m.

What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Yining?

Yining is 2h behind Dunhuang. It is currently 8:00 AM in Dunhuang and 6:00 AM in Yining.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Yining?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Yining is 1563 km. It takes approximately 18h 4m to drive from Dunhuang to Yining.

Where can I stay near Yining?

There are 13+ hotels available in Yining.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dunhuang to Yining by plane, train, car, 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.

Fly to Yining Airport
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane DNH - YIN
7h 34m
¥974–5,029
Train via Yining East
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
2. Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yining Easttrain
24h 19m
¥255–585
Train
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Yumentrain
2. Take the train from Yumen to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
20h 27m
¥364–664
Drive 1,562.9 km
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Yiningcar 1,562.9 km
18h 4m
¥1,367–1,974
Fly to Bole, taxi
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Bole (BPL)plane DNH - BPL
2. Take the taxi from Bole (BPL) to Yiningtaxi
15h 12m
¥4,051–9,921
Fly to Xinyuan, taxi
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xinyuan (NLT)plane DNH - NLT
2. Take the taxi from Xinyuan (NLT) to Yiningtaxi
13h 15m
¥3,591–12,361
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
22h 32m
¥459–739

Dunhuang (DNH) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights

23Weekly Planes

10h 1mAverage Duration

¥947Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunhuang to Yining.

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Distance: 1,197.2 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Spring Airlines, China Express Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Yining Airport (YIN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Yining via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Yumen, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 20h 27m.

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