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539 km.
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Golmud, China → Dunhuang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Golmud to Dunhuang

Composite routes from Golmud to Dunhuang

Cheapest
6 h 24 min
Car
539 km.
from $29
Other
23 h 38 min
418 km.
from $66.13
25 h 53 min
418 km.
from $67.02
22 h 31 min
Train, Plane
418 km.
from $198.93

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Golmud Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$610.68
Plane from Delingha Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$330.79

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Golmud Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$381.68
Plane from Delingha Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
18h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$343.51

Train operators

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$24.17

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Golmud to Xining
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$31.17
Train from Golmud to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
9h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$38.17
Train from Golmud to Delingha
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.54–$17.81

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
13h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$44.53
Train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
13h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$44.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Dunhuang is to train which costs $30.43 - $76.09 and takes 25h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Dunhuang is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

How far is it from Golmud to Dunhuang?

The distance between Golmud and Dunhuang is 2030 km. The road distance is 563.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Golmud to Dunhuang without a car is to train via Xining which takes 23h 38m and costs $39.13 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 23h 38m to get from Golmud to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Golmud to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Golmud to Dunhuang is to train via Xining which takes 23h 38m and costs $39.13 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $103.26 - $326.09 and takes 15h 43m.

Can I drive from Golmud to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Dunhuang is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Golmud 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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