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40 h 55 min
3357 km.
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Balkh, Afghanistan → Dunhuang, China

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Three ways to Travel from Balkh to Dunhuang

Composite routes from Balkh to Dunhuang

Cheapest
40 h 55 min
Car
3357 km.
from $184
Other
38 h 14 min
Plane
2437 km.
from $398.70
2 d 7 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
2437 km.
from $393.98

Transport providers

Airlines

9 Air Co Ltd

Website:
9air.com/
Plane from Kabul to Jiayuguan
Ave. Duration:
26h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.61–$700.66

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Mazar-e Sharif to Hami
Ave. Duration:
44h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$165.61–$700.66

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Hami to Yumen
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$20.38

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.10–$15.29

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable travel method to travel from Balkh to Dunhuang?

The most affordable travel method from Balkh to Dunhuang is to fly and taxi and train, costing $229.85 - $766.16 and taking 2 days 7h.

What is the quickest route to travel from Balkh to Dunhuang?

The quickest route to travel from Balkh to Dunhuang is to drive, fly, and take a bus which takes 38 hours and 14 minutes and costs $229.85 - $830.00.

How long is the distance between Balkh and Dunhuang?

3503 km.

How long does it take to travel from Balkh to Dunhuang?

It takes approximately 38 hours and 14 minutes to travel from Balkh to Dunhuang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Balkh and Dunhuang?

Dunhuang is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Balkh. It is currently 17:02 in Balkh and 20:32 in Dunhuang.

Dunhuang, China. There are 11+ hotels available in Dunhuang. Prices start at $46.01 per night.

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