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22 h 59 min
2213 km.
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Beijing, China → Dunhuang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Beijing to Dunhuang

Cheapest
22 h 59 min
Car
2213 km.
from $121
Other
26 h 46 min
1842 km.
from $71.78
19 h 37 min
1842 km.
from $100.11
34 h 52 min
Bus, Train
1842 km.
from $113.83
6 h 56 min
Train, Plane
1842 km.
from $275.61
22 h 31 min
1842 km.
from $139.28

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:
$152.67–$623.41

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$826.97
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$445.29

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$826.97
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.40–$1,145.03

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$826.97
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$483.46

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$133.59

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.09

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West Station to Hami
Ave. Duration:
9h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$95.42
Train from Hami to Yumen
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$20.36
Train from Beijing West Station to Yumen
Ave. Duration:
21h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$82.70

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:
$5.09–$15.27
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
Ave. Duration:
8h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$31.81
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
13h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$44.53

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$37.96

Bus operators

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Beijing to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$72.18

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang is to train which costs $30.43 - $81.52 and takes 26h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $130.43 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Beijing to Dunhuang?

The distance between Beijing and Dunhuang is 1891 km. The road distance is 2215.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 19h 37m and costs $44.57 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Beijing to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Beijing to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Beijing to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $130.43 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $44.57 - $119.57 and takes 19h 37m.

Can I drive from Beijing to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Dunhuang is 2215 km. It takes approximately 23h 22m to drive from Beijing 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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