There are 5 ways to get from Turpan to Dunhuang by plane, train, taxi, 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 Turpan (TLQ) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane TLQ - DNH
1h 52m¥523–3,139Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turfan North to Jiayuguantrain Ürümqi
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain Lanzhou
16h 32m¥184–425Train, taxi
- Take the train from Turfan North to Tuhatrain
- Take the train from Tuha to Hamitrain
- Take the train from Hami to Liuyuantrain
- Take the taxi from Liuyuan to Guazhou stationtaxi
- Take the train from Guazhou station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
11h 47m¥379–710Drive 796 km
- Drive from Turpan to Dunhuangcar 796 km
8h 10m¥684–988Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Turpan to Turfantaxi
- Take the train from Turfan to Jiayuguantrain
- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuangtrain
20h 24m¥246–524
Turpan (TLQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 16h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Turpan to Dunhuang. However, there are services departing from Turfan North and arriving at Dunhuang via Jiayuguan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
The distance between Turpan and Dunhuang is 589 km. The road distance is 796 km.
The best way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 47m and costs ¥370 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Turpan to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Turpan to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Turfan North station.
The best way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥180 - ¥430 and takes 16h 32m.
Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Turpan. It is currently 10:14 PM in Turpan and 12:14 AM in Dunhuang.
Turpan to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Jiayuguan station.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Dunhuang, China?
Chengdu flies from Turpan (TLQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turpan to Dunhuang Bus Station via Turfan North, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 16h 32m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Turpan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–3,100
Train from Turfan North to Tuha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥75–110
Train from Tuha to Hami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥95–190
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥95–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥130–190
Train from Hami to Liuyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–240
Train from Turfan North to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–260
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–260
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥330–410
Train from Turfan to Jiayuguan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–310
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥400–490
Train from Hami to Liuyuan
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Train from Guazhou station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥40–75
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥110–170
Train from Turfan North to Jiayuguan
- Hard Seat
- ¥110–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–250
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥330–470
Train from Guazhou station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥20–28
- Hard sleeper
- ¥45–65
- Soft sleeper
- ¥75–100
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Dunhuang is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Turpan to Dunhuang.
There are 15+ hotels available in Dunhuang.