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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to bus and train via Lanzhou which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 37h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs ¥1100 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

The distance between Lijiang and Dunhuang is 1586 km. The road distance is 2197 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 33h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to train which takes 33h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1100 - ¥5500 and takes 9h 37m.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Dunhuang is 2197 km. It takes approximately 29h 34m to drive from Lijiang to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 16+ hotels available in Dunhuang.

Lijiang to Dunhuang - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Dunhuang
best
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Dunhuang (DNH)DIG - DNH
12h 19m
¥3,201–9,111
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Dunhuang
cheapest
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Dunhuang (DNH)LJG - DNH
9h 37m
¥1,121–5,521
Train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunming
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
4. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang
33h 55m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
2. Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
3. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Jiuquan
4. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
2d 1h
Drive 2,197 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Dunhuang2,197 km
29h 34m
¥1,956–2,825
Train to Dali Huangcaoba, fly to Dunhuang
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
2. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Dunhuang (DNH)DLU - DNH
11h 57m
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jiayuguan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)LJG - JGN
2. Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
12h 2m
¥1,280–5,695
Bus, train via Lanzhou
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu East
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Lanzhou West Station
4. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang
37h 59m
¥1,239–1,798
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu East
3. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Jiayuguan
4. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
42h 46m

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights

10Weekly Planes

11h 47mAverage Duration

¥3,128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,585.9 km
Duration: 12h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Dunhuang Bus Station via Lijiang, Kunming, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 33h 55m. Alternatively, Lucky Air Co. Ltd., Tianjin Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Dunhuang (DNH) 4 times a day.

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