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

The cheapest way to get from Dunhuang to Tianshui is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥400 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunhuang to Tianshui is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 17m and costs ¥800 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct train between Dunhuang and Tianshui?

No, there is no direct train from Dunhuang to Tianshui station. However, there are services departing from Dunhuang and arriving at Tianshui South Station via Lanzhou West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Dunhuang to Tianshui?

The distance between Dunhuang and Tianshui is 1332 km. The road distance is 1368.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Tianshui without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 44m and costs ¥270 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Dunhuang to Tianshui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunhuang to Tianshui train from?

Dunhuang to Tianshui train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Dunhuang station.

Train or fly from Dunhuang to Tianshui?

The best way to get from Dunhuang to Tianshui is to fly which takes 13h 44m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥270 - ¥600 and takes 17h 18m.

Where does the Dunhuang to Tianshui train arrive?

Dunhuang to Tianshui train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.

Can I drive from Dunhuang to Tianshui?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunhuang to Tianshui is 1369 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Dunhuang to Tianshui.

Where can I stay near Tianshui?

There are nine+ hotels available in Tianshui.

Dunhuang to Tianshui - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dunhuang to Tianshui by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Longnan Chengzhou Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL)plane DNH - LNL
2. Take the taxi from Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) to Tianshuitaxi
8h 40m
¥2,361–6,321
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Tianshui Stationtrain Dunhuang
18h 5m
¥185–395
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunhuang to Jiuquanbus
2. Take the train from Jiayuguan to Tianshuitrain Ürümqi
16h 44m
¥270–537
Drive 1,368.7 km
1. Drive from Dunhuang to Tianshuicar 1,368.7 km
13h 50m
¥1,176–1,698
Fly to Tianshui
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Tianshui (THQ)plane DNH - THQ
13h 44m
¥1,251–6,066
Fly to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane DNH - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Tianshui South Stationtrain
6h 17m
¥831–4,206
Fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane DNH - XIY
2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Tianshui South Stationtrain
6h 20m
¥1,867–5,012
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Dunhuang to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Lanzhou / ...
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Tianshui South Stationtrain Xi'an North / ...
17h 18m
¥270–565

Dunhuang (DNH) to Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL) flights

7Weekly Planes

6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,332.5 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Dunhuang, China and Tianshui, China?

Tianjin Airlines, China Express Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dunhuang (DNH) to Tianshui (THQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunhuang Bus Station to Tianshui via Dunhuang train station, Dunhuang, Lanzhou West Station, and Tianshui South Station in around 17h 18m.

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