There are 4 ways to get from Turpan 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 Turpan (TLQ) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane TLQ - DNH
1h 52m¥473–2,939Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turfan North to Yumentrain Urumqi
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
12h 26m¥163–348Drive 796 km
- Drive from Turpan to Dunhuangcar 796 km
8h 10m¥685–990Train via Hami
- Take the train from Turfan North to Tuhatrain
- Take the train from Tuha to Hamitrain
- Take the train from Hami to Yumentrain
- Take the train from Yumen to Dunhuang Stationtrain
13h 26m¥289–570
Turpan (TLQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥350 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥470 - ¥3000.
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 which takes 12h 26m and costs ¥160 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Turpan to Dunhuang, including transfers.
The best way to get from Turpan to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥470 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥160 - ¥350 and takes 12h 26m.
Dunhuang is 2h ahead of Turpan. It is currently 1:56 AM in Turpan and 3:56 AM in Dunhuang.
Yes, the driving distance between Turpan to Dunhuang is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Turpan to Dunhuang.
There are 18+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Turpan, China and Dunhuang, China?
Chengdu flies from Turpan (TLQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turpan to Dunhuang Bus Station via Turfan North, Yumen, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Turpan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥440–2,900
Train from Turfan North to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥190–205
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥280–400
Train from Hami to Yumen
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–100
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥110–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–280
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
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
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