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28 h 52 min
2512 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Dunhuang

Composite routes from Lijiang to Dunhuang

Cheapest
28 h 52 min
Car
2512 km.
from $138
Other
2 d 1 h 41 min
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $125.15
34 h 5 min
1564 km.
from $290.17
9 h 33 min
Train, Plane
1563 km.
from $189.08
10 h 30 min
Train, Plane
1563 km.
from $209.18
11 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1563 km.
from $206.22
38 h
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $185.87
42 h 47 min
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $155

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$467.39
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$293.48

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$500.00

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$391.30
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$315.22

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$119.57
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$36.96
Train from Dali to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$59.78
Train from Chengdu East to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.76–$97.83

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
13h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$38.04
Train from Chengdu Station to Jiuquan
Ave. Duration:
21h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09
Train from Chengdu Station to Jiayuguan
Ave. Duration:
21h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$52.17
Train from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$16.30

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.26
Bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.29
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to bus and train which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

The distance between Lijiang and Dunhuang is 1617 km. The road distance is 2721.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang without a car is to train which takes 34h 5m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Dunhuang is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 34h 5m.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Dunhuang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Dunhuang is 2722 km. It takes approximately 30h 2m to drive from Lijiang 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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