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Lijiang to Dunhuang

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Car
29 h 35 min
2197 km.
from $120
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Lijiang, China → Dunhuang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Dunhuang

Composite routes from Lijiang to Dunhuang

Cheapest
29 h 35 min
Car
2197 km.
from $120
Other
2 d 1 h 41 min
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $125.15
34 h 5 min
1564 km.
from $290.17
9 h 33 min
Train, Plane
1563 km.
from $189.08
10 h 30 min
Train, Plane
1563 km.
from $209.18
11 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1563 km.
from $206.22
38 h
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $185.87
42 h 47 min
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $155

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
Chengdu
Website
Air China
Website
7h 5m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$103.26–$467.39
China Eastern Airlines
Website
5h 30m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$141.30–$347.83
China Southern Airlines
Website
5h 30m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$141.30–$347.83
Sichuan Airlines
Website
7h 20m
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$141.30–$510.87
Chengdu
Website
7h 55m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$173.91–$391.30
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
10h 32m
Once daily
$103.26–$119.57
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
2h 9m
Hourly
$23.91–$59.78
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
Website
4h 4m
5 times a day
$18.48–$27.17
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways K-Class
Website
13h 32m
Twice daily
$15.22–$38.04
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
7h 30m
Once daily
$32.26
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to bus and train which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

The distance between Lijiang and Dunhuang is 1617 km. The road distance is 2721.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 34h 5m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 34h 5m.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Dunhuang is 2722 km. It takes approximately 30h 2m to drive from Lijiang 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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