Gansu to Dunhuang

Gansu to Dunhuang

Gansu
Dunhuang
Thu, Jun 6
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Gansu to Dunhuang Schedule

Gansu to Dunhuang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Seat 04:23 - 16:44¥ 199
China Railway Second Class Seat 09:35 - 17:16¥ 390
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU999710:10 - 12:00¥ 2,131
China Railway First Class Seat 13:50 - 20:16¥ 543
China Railway Hard Seat 14:46 - 00:23¥ 189
China Railway Soft Sleeper 16:50 - 07:23¥ 465
China Railway Hard Seat 18:27 - 05:59¥ 179
China Railway Hard Sleeper 20:31 - 10:51¥ 328

Transportation from Gansu to Dunhuang

Facts about the transport from Gansu to Dunhuang

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure4:23 AM
Latest Departure8:46 PM
Departures per day52
Distance728 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Gansu to Dunhuang

Travelling between Gansu 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 294.29 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 24.72.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Gansu and Dunhuang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 33m to reach Dunhuang.

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

Travelling between Gansu and Dunhuang can be as cheap as USD 24.72 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 294.29 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines flight 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 Gansu and Dunhuang ?

  • 50 from Gansu to Dunhuang starting from 04:23 Lanzhou until 20:46 Lanzhou West
  • 2 from Gansu to Dunhuang starting from 10:10 Lanzhou Airport until 10:30 Lanzhou Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Gansu 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 Gansu to Dunhuang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 184.06.

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 Gansu and Dunhuang

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan 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 Gansu 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