There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Dunhuang by plane, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Dunhuang (DNH)XNN - DNH
4h 5m¥2,022–6,522Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou WestXining
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to DunhuangXi'an / ...
17h 56m¥337–410Train, bus
- Take the train from Xining to Minghe South
- Take the train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquan
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
17h 38m¥456–525Drive 929.7 km
- Drive from Xining to Dunhuang929.7 km
9h 19m¥820–1,184
Xining (XNN) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥330 - ¥410 and takes 17h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥2000 - ¥6500.
The distance between Xining and Dunhuang is 791 km. The road distance is 929.7 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Dunhuang without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 38m and costs ¥450 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Xining to Dunhuang, including transfers.
The best way to get from Xining to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥2000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥330 - ¥410 and takes 17h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Dunhuang is 930 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Xining to Dunhuang.
There are 17+ hotels available in Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Dunhuang, China?
Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Dunhuang (DNH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Dunhuang Bus Station via Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang, and Dunhuang train station in around 17h 56m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Dunhuang via Huatugou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–7,500
Train from Xining to Minghe South
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥60–90
Train from Minghe South to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–80
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Lanzhou West to Jiuquan
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang
Train from Xining to Lanzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥90–100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥210–310
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