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Beijing - Dunhuang Train

No direct train is operated between Beijing Railway Station and Dunhuang Railway Station. Passengers can make a transfer in Lanzhou to travel between the two cities.

Passengers are kindly reminded that a transfer between Lanzhou Railway Station and Lanzhou West Railway station is needed. Bus line 31, K102, 137 or 1 are available between the two stations. The duration is about 1 hour. Also, passengers can take a taxi with the duration of around 40 minutes.

Transfer in Lanzhou by High Speed Train

Beijing to Lanzhou to Dunhuang Train Schedule & Ticket Fare

Beijing - Lanzhou West	Lanzhou - Dunhuang	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Beijing - Lanzhou West	Lanzhou - Dunhuang	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat + Hard Sleeper
G91: 07:55 - 14:38	K9667: 16:50 - 07:16+	23H21M	747 + 261.5 = 1,008.5
G671: 08:13 - 17:24	K367: 20:36 - 10:19+	26H6M	747 + 255.5 = 1,002.5

Dunhuang to Lanzhou to Beijing Train Timetable & Ticket Fare

Dunhuang - Lanzhou West	Lanzhou - Beijing	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Dunhuang - Lanzhou West	Lanzhou - Beijing	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat + Hard Sleeper
D2759: 07:26 - 14:48	Z22 16:31 - 08:28+	25H2M	324 + 343.5 = 667.5
D2739: 08:40 - 16:00	Z152: 17:22 - 14:30+	29H50M	324 + 388 = 712

Note: "+" indicates the second day.

Beijing – Dunhuang Train vs. Flight

Trains are more punctual than flight and rail travel is more preferable for budget travelers. As it passes many different cities, the scenery along the way is distinctive and beautiful.

Alternatively, you can fly between the two cities. There are three direct flights daily for passengers’ convenience, taking only about 3 hours. But the air ticket costs more, over CNY1,000 per person for an economy class in most cases. However, flight delays may occur frequently because of the changeable weather and air traffic control. Passengers should be prepared in mental.

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Questions & Answers on Beijing - Dunhuang Train

Asked by vickymyers from UNITED STATES | Nov. 11, 2024 15:23

Can I take a high speed sleeper train to Dunhuang from Beijing for under 20 hours?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Nov. 11, 2024 22:39

No direct train between the two. You have to make a transfer in Xi'an. Take D43 to Xi'an Railway Station, then head to Xi'an North to take D2737 to Dunhuang, taking about 25h in total. You can also connect the train in Lanzhou.

Asked by Jayne | Sep. 09, 2019 00:25

Regarding "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.

If I take train K41 from Beijing on Sep 28, on which day will I land at Dunhuang? Sep 30 or Oct 01?

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Answered by Raines from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 09, 2019 17:38

If you depart on Sep 28, you will reach Dunhuang on Sep 30.

Asked by Robert from USA | Mar. 03, 2019 12:05

Flying into Dunhuang. Want to see more scenery by rail on way out...

I plan on flying to Dunhuang. But, I'd like to take the train leaving Dunhuang to see more of the scenery. Is there a recommended train and route (for say 3-4 hours.) that leaves Dunhuang that will take me to a city/airport where I can fly back to BJ?

Thx and regards.

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Answered by Hailey from USA | Mar. 04, 2019 01:32

Maybe Jiayuguan can be your option. It is about 4.5 hours by rail from Dunhuang, and then there is an evening flight to Beijing (with a stopover in Lanzhou though).

Asked by Diana from CANADA | Nov. 23, 2018 00:59

It seems that D4081 is not in service anymore?

I checked the timetable for many days but cannot find it

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Nov. 25, 2018 16:33

Thank you for your inquiry.
This D4081 used to be available, however, in recent dates, it is no more in service. It could be an adjustment of Railway Company during off season. Sorry for the inconvenience caused. Currently, you may choose other normal rides instead.

Asked by SRL from MALAYSIA | Oct. 20, 2017 08:23

Bus From Beijing to Dunhuang

Hi Are there any early busses from Beijing to Dunhuang? Will be arriving Beijing at 5am. Hoping to catch an early bus to Dunhuang. Thanks in advance.

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Answered by Reyes | Oct. 21, 2017 03:16

The distance from Beijing to Dunhuang is about 2300km, you'd better consider train or flight.