There are 5 ways to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)plane XIY - DNH
2h 53m¥1,749–4,786Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xianyang to Dunhuangtrain Xi'an
23h 19m¥184–434Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang Stationtrain Lanzhou
19h 45m¥324–734Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jiuquantrain
- Take the bus from Jiuquan to Dunhuangbus
24h 13m¥442–714Drive 1,670.2 km
- Drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuangcar 1,670.2 km
16h 52m¥1,409–2,034
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥440 and takes 23h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct train from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang station. However, there are services departing from Airport West and arriving at Dunhuang Station via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Dunhuang is 1400 km. The road distance is 1670.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 19h 45m and costs ¥320 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang, including transfers.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥320 - ¥750 and takes 19h 45m.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang is 1670 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang.
What companies run services between Xi An Airport (XIY), China and Dunhuang, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport West to Dunhuang Bus Station via North Railway Station, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West Station, Dunhuang Station, and Dunhuang train station in around 19h 45m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
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 Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
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 Xianyang to Dunhuang
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥340–400
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥490–700
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- 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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