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18 h 26 min
1796 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Composite routes from Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Cheapest
18 h 26 min
Car
1796 km.
from $98
Other
4 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $129.13
13 h 19 min
Train, Bus
920 km.
from $48.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$292.62

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.07–$165.39

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34

China Express Airlines

Website:
chinaexpressair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06

Train operators

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Jiuquan
Ave. Duration:
8h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$31.81
Train from Lanzhou to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
13h 56m
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

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang is to train which costs $16.30 - $39.13 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang is to bus and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Lanzhou to Dunhuang?

The distance between Lanzhou and Dunhuang is 953 km. The road distance is 1096.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 19m and costs $26.09 - $44.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Dunhuang is 1096 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Lanzhou 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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