What is the cheapest way to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves is to bus and train which costs ¥350 - ¥370 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves?

The fastest way to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves is to bus and fly which takes 10h 17m and costs ¥450 - ¥2200.

How far is it from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves?

The distance between Labrang Monastery and Mogao Caves is 1306 km. The road distance is 1165.8 km.

How do I travel from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 10m and costs ¥350 - ¥370.

How long does it take to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves?

It takes approximately 20h 10m to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves, including transfers.

Can I drive from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves is 1166 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves.

Where can I stay near Mogao Caves?

There are 16+ hotels available in Mogao Caves.

Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Xiahe County to Lanzhou
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to DunhuangXi'an / ...
20h 10m
¥356–366
Bus, train via Jiuquan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Xiahe County to Lanzhou
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
3. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
20h 35m
¥283–449
Drive 1,165.8 km
1. Drive from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves1,165.8 km
12h 21m
¥1,043–1,507
Taxi to Gannan Xiahe Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Labrang Monastery to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)
2. Fly from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Dunhuang (DNH)GXH - DNH
13h 32m
¥1,438–6,162
Bus, bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the bus from Xiahe County to Lanzhou
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dunhuang (DNH)LHW - DNH
10h 17m
¥455–2,115

Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

19Weekly Planes

13h 35mAverage Duration

¥1,332Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,305.9 km
Duration: 20h 10m

What companies run services between Labrang Monastery, China and Mogao Caves, China?

There is no direct connection from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves. However, you can walk to Xiahe County, take the bus to Lanzhou, walk to Dongfanghong Square, take the subway to West Railway Station North Square, walk to Lanzhou West Station, take the train to Dunhuang, then take the taxi to Mogao Caves. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Labrang Monastery to Mogao Caves via Xiahe County, Lanzhou, Dongfanghong Square, Lanzhou University, Oriental Hotel, Lanzhou, Lanzhou, Jiuquan, Jiuquan, Dunhuang, Dunhuang Bus Station, and Mogao Caves in around 20h 35m.

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