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How to Travel from

Datong to Dunhuang

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Datong, China → Dunhuang, China

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Eight ways to Travel from Datong to Dunhuang

Composite routes from Datong to Dunhuang

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Datong Beijiazao Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$380.43

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$978.26

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04

Train operators

Beijing Airport Express

Train from Caoqiao to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.75

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Datong South station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$22.83

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Taiyuan Station to Jiayuguan
Ave. Duration:
15h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$48.91
Train from Taiyuan Station to Yumen
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$52.17

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Datong to Huairen
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.07–$7.07
Train from Datong Station to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$15.22
Train from Yumen to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.35–$13.04
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$16.30

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Hohhot East to Jiayuguan
Ave. Duration:
19h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$47.83

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Datong Xinnan to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Datong to Dunhuang?

The cheapest way to get from Datong to Dunhuang is to train which costs $31.52 - $81.52 and takes 26h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Datong to Dunhuang?

The fastest way to get from Datong to Dunhuang is to train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Datong to Dunhuang?

The distance between Datong and Dunhuang is 1638 km. The road distance is 2063 km.

How do I travel from Datong to Dunhuang without a car?

The best way to get from Datong to Dunhuang without a car is to bus and train via Taiyuan which takes 25h 18m and costs $48.91 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Datong to Dunhuang?

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Datong to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Datong to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Datong to Dunhuang is 2063 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Datong to Dunhuang.

Where can I stay near Dunhuang?

There are 11+ hotels available in Dunhuang. Prices start at $39.16 per night.
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