Dunhuang Mogao Cave
Now there is only pair of high speed train available everyday from Lanzhou to Dunhuang, it require around 8.5 hours to finish the journey and a second class seat costs CNY 324.
Besides, there are three pairs of normal-speed trains running between these two cities. The travel time is around 10-15 hours for these normal trains to finish the distance of 1060 kilometers (659 miles).For the passenger who on a budget, taking the normal-speed trains are a good choice. The price for hard sleeper costs CNY261.5-244.5.
Lanzhou - Dunhuang high-Speed Train Schedules
- Distance: 1,060 kilometers (659 miles)
- Duration: Around 8.5 hours
- Stations: Lanzhou West Railway Station ( In Chinese: 兰州西站）， Dunhuang Railway Station ( In Chinese: 敦煌站）
- Main stops: Xining, Zhangye, Jiuquan,Jiayuguan, Yumen, Guazhou
| Lanzhou West Railway Station to Dunhuang Railway Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train No. | Time | Duration |
| D2749 | 12:09 - 20:47 | 08 h 38 min |
| Dunhuang Railway Station to Lanzhou West Railway Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train No. | Time | Duration |
| D2759 | 09:56 - 18:14 | 08 h 18 min |
To find more train schedules, please download China Train Booking app.
Lanzhou to Dunhuang High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
| CNY 518 | CNY 324 |
Lanzhou- Dunhuang Normal-Speed Train Schedule
- Duration: 10.5 - 15hours
- Stations: Lanzhou Railway Station ( In Chinese: 兰州站）, Dunhuang Railway Station ( In Chinese: 敦煌站）
- Main stops: Lanzhou Xi,Wuwei, Zhangye,Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, Yumen, Guazhou, Jinchang
| Lanzhou Railway Station to Dunhuang Railway Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train No. | Time | Duration |
| K9667 | 16:52 - 07:25(+1) | 14 h 33 min |
| Y667 | 18:00 - 05:53(+1) | 11 h 53 min |
| K367 | 19:00 - 08:38(+1) | 13 h 38 min |
| Dunhuang Railway Station to Lanzhou Railway Station | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train No. | Time | Duration |
| K369 | 08:40 - 23:34 | 14 h 54 min |
| K9669 | 18:13 - 09:15(+1) | 15 h 02 min |
| Y669 | 20:50 -07:25(+1) | 10 h 35 min |
Notes:
1."+1" indicates that the train arrives the second day.
2.To find more train schedules, please download China Train Booking app.
Lanzhou to Dunhuang Normal Speed Train Ticket Fare
| Superior Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
| CNY 745.5 | CNY398.5–426.5 | CNY261.5-244.5 | CNY141.5 |
Maps of Lanzhou West Railway Station & Dunhuang Railway Station
Lanzhou West railway station
Lanzhou West railway station is located in Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province. It is the largest terminus along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang High Speed Railway.
- Chinese name: 兰州西站
- Address: Xijin West Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province (In Chinese:兰州市七里河区西津西路)
- Nearby transportation: subway, bus, and taxi
- Nearby hotels:Lanmei Boutique Hotel West Station Branch Lanzhou , Lanzhou Up in the Wing Youth Hostel
- E-ticket: support to use e-ticket
Dunhuang Railway Station
Dunhuang Railway Station
Dunhuang Railway Station operates both high-speed trains and normal-speed trains to/from Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiuquan and Jiayuaguan. Dunhuang Railway Station is 2 kilometers from Dunhuang Airport, and 16 kilometers from the Mogao Caves.
- Chinese name: 敦煌站
- Address:Yangguan Main Road, Wudun Village, Mogao Town. (In Chinese:甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市阳光大道五墩乡)
- Nearby transportation: bus, and taxi
- Nearby hotels: Dunhuang Legend Hotel, Yangguan Hengxi Hotel
- E-ticket: support to use e-ticket
Top Attractions in Dunhuang
Buddha Statues in Magao Caves
The Mogao Caves
The Mogao Caves, also known as the Mogao Grottoes or ‘Thousand Buddha Caves’，is the most famous Buddhist caves in China. Also it is the largest and richest Buddhist art place in the world. It was listed among the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1987, where over 2,100 colored statues of Buddha of various sizes are retained.
Mingsha Sand Mountain
Mingsha Sand Mountain also known as Echoing Sand Mountains has been formed for more than 3000 years. What brings about the phenomenon of the echoing sand? So far, nobody has provided a satisfactory answer. Here you will heard some legend of it.
Sunset at the Echoing Sand Mountains
Visitors can explore the sand dunes by camel, electric car, quad bike, helicopter, sand sledging, hang gliding, or by foot.
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