Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Lanzhou
Dunhuang
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Lanzhou to Dunhuang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
07:55
20:45
$271.13
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
08:15
20:30
$351.59
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
08:50
20:30
$416.90
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:20
20:45
$539.26
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:55
11:45
$272.82
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:20
12:00
$270.59
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:40
12:30
$183.48
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
11:58
19:42
$82.34
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
13:47
21:24
$82.34
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:10
16:00
$276.73
Flight
Spring Airlines
Economy
14:30
16:10
$3,570.71
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
15:10
20:45
$333.84
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:55
17:40
$288.45
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
16:50
07:16
$64.48
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
17:10
18:55
$269.47
Flight
Spring Airlines
Economy
17:50
19:35
$3,565.93
Flight
Spring Airlines
Economy
18:55
20:50
$3,558.12
Flight
Spring Airlines
Economy
19:15
21:00
$3,570.71
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
20:36
10:19
$62.98
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
20:54
10:19
$62.98

How to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Travelling between Lanzhou and Dunhuang is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.41 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 29.66.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Lanzhou and Dunhuang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Lanzhou and Dunhuang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 33m to reach Dunhuang.

How much does it cost to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang?

Travelling between Lanzhou and Dunhuang can be as cheap as USD 29.66 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 69.41 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Lanzhou and Dunhuang ?

  • 5 from Lanzhou to Dunhuang starting from 16:50 Lanzhou until 20:36 Lanzhou

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lanzhou to Dunhuang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Lanzhou to Dunhuang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 319.78.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Lanzhou and Dunhuang

China Eastern Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Lanzhou to Dunhuang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Facts about the transport from Lanzhou to Dunhuang

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure10:10 AM
Latest Departure8:36 PM
Departures per day5
Distance728 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway