There are 4 ways to get from Kuqa to Dunhuang by plane, train, or car
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 Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane KCA - DNH
5h 35m¥671–3,625Train via Turfan North
cheapest- Take the train from Kuche to Turpan North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Turfan North to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain
19h 46m¥232–541Drive 1,378.5 km
- Drive from Kuqa to Dunhuangcar 1,378.5 km
17h 12m¥1,213–1,753Train
- Take the train from Kuche to Liuyuantrain
- Take the train from Liuyuan to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain
23h 50m¥267–616
Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuqa to Dunhuang is to train via Turfan North which costs ¥230 - ¥550 and takes 19h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kuqa to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥650 - ¥3700.
The distance between Kuqa and Dunhuang is 1011 km. The road distance is 1378.5 km.
The best way to get from Kuqa to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Turfan North which takes 19h 46m and costs ¥230 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kuqa to Dunhuang, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kuqa to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥650 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train via Turfan North, which costs ¥230 - ¥550 and takes 19h 46m.
Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Kuqa. It is currently 10:12 PM in Kuqa and 12:12 AM in Dunhuang.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuqa to Dunhuang is 1378 km. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Kuqa to Dunhuang.
There are 17+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Kuqa, China and Dunhuang, China?
China Express Airlines flies from Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to Dunhuang (DNH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuqa to Dunhuang Bus Station via Kuche, Turfan North, Yumen, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 19h 46m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Kuqa Qiuci Airport to Dunhuang via Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,600
Flights from Kuqa Qiuci Airport to Dunhuang via Karamay, Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,900
Train from Kuche to Turpan North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥75–200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥160–200
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥260–320
Train from Turfan North to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥190–205
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥280–400
Train from Liuyuan to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Kuche to Liuyuan
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–220
- Hard sleeper
- ¥290–400
- Soft sleeper
- ¥470–650
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