Beijing - Dunhuang Train

Only one pair of trains numbered K41/K43 are operated between Beijing Railway Station and Dunhuang Railway Station. The duration is up to 36 hours for a distance of 2,482 kilometers (1,542 miles).

The Beijing - Dunhuang high speed trains may be put into service in 2021, cutting the travel time to about 16 hours.

In addition, one can make a transfer in Lanzhou to short the travel time to some extent. 
 

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K43	07:41 - 19:39+	35h58m

See more Dunhuang Schedule 

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for real-time schedule by the tool on top of the page.

 

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 767.5 / USD 119	CNY 496.5 / USD 77	CNY 273.5 / USD 42

 Stations along the way:
Shacheng, Zhangjiakou South, Chaigoubao, Tianzhen, Yanggao, Datong, Fengzhen, Jining South, Hohhot East, Salaqi, Baotou, Linhe, Wuhai, Huinong, Shizuishan, Yinchuan, Qingtongxia, Zhongning, Zhongwei, Wuwei South, Wuwei, Jinchang, Shandan, Zhangye, Gaotai, Qingshui, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, Yumen, Guazhou

As this is a long-distance journey, passengers are advised to buy a soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth beforehand to make the trip more comfortable. Also, they can bring some snacks or download some videos to kill the boring time on the way.
 

Beijing - Lanzhou	Lanzhou West - Dunhuang	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
			Hard Sleeper + Second Class Seat
Z151: 16:03 - 11:28+	D2737: 13:41 - 21:12	29H9M	363 + 324 = 687

 

Dunhuang - Lanzhou	Lanzhou West - Beijing	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
			Hard Sleeper + Second Class Seat
K9669: 18:24 - 09:12+	G438: 14:28 - 21:42	25H18M	244.5 + 700 = 944.5
Y669: 20:43 - 07:17+	G430: 09:49 - 18:53	22H10M

Note: "+" indicates the second day.

If taking the above option, 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.
 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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