There are 4 ways to get from Nanning to Dunhuang by plane, train, car, or bus
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 Nanning (NNG) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane NNG - DNH
8h 19m¥2,421–5,521Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Nanning East to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
32h 6m¥949–1,351Train
- Take the train from Nanning East to Xian Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain
31h 56m¥1,161–1,675Drive 2,952 km
- Drive from Nanning to Dunhuangcar 2,952 km
29h 33m¥2,489–3,596
Nanning (NNG) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanning to Dunhuang is to train and bus which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 32h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Nanning to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs ¥2400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Nanning to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Chaoyang Square and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Nanning East, Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.
The distance between Nanning and Dunhuang is 2360 km. The road distance is 2952 km.
The best way to get from Nanning to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 31h 56m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Nanning to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Nanning to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanning East station.
The best way to get from Nanning to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs ¥2400 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 31h 56m.
Nanning to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanning to Dunhuang is 2952 km. It takes approximately 29h 33m to drive from Nanning to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Nanning, China and Dunhuang, China?
Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Nanning (NNG) to Dunhuang (DNH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Chaoyang Square to Dunhuang Bus Station via Nanning East, Nanning East, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 31h 56m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanning to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
Flights from Nanning to Dunhuang via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–7,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Nanning to Dunhuang via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
Flights from Nanning to Dunhuang via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–9,500
Train from Nanning East to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Nanning East to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,150–1,300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,700–2,400
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–160
- Hard sleeper
- ¥210–300
- Soft sleeper
- ¥350–450
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥250–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥370–550
Train from Guangyuan to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–290
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥240–290
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–470
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
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