Buses to Dunhuang
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Dunhuang, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunhuang to Jiayuguan | China | 309 km (192 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Dunhuang to Hami | China | 312 km (194 mi) | about 5 h 51 min |
| Dunhuang to Jiuquan | China | 330 km (205 mi) | about 6 h 10 min |
| Dunhuang to Zhangye | China | 513 km (319 mi) | about 9 h 27 min |
| Dunhuang to Turpan | China | 552 km (343 mi) | about 10 h 10 min |
| Dunhuang to Jinchang | China | 672 km (417 mi) | about 12 h 18 min |
| Dunhuang to Qiaotou | China | 706 km (439 mi) | about 12 h 55 min |
| Dunhuang to Ürümqi | China | 711 km (442 mi) | about 13 h |
| Dunhuang to Wuwei | China | 730 km (454 mi) | about 13 h 21 min |
| Dunhuang to Xining | China | 731 km (454 mi) | about 13 h 22 min |
| Dunhuang to Korla | China | 738 km (458 mi) | about 13 h 29 min |
| Dunhuang to Wujiaqu | China | 738 km (459 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Dunhuang to Chengdu | China | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 24 h 33 min |
| Dunhuang to Xi’an | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 25 h 43 min |
| Dunhuang to Wuzhong | China | 1,023 km (635 mi) | about 18 h 36 min |
| Dunhuang to Lanzhou | China | 922 km (573 mi) | about 16 h 47 min |
| Dunhuang to Hohhot | China | 1,435 km (891 mi) | about 25 h 59 min |
| Dunhuang to Lüliang | China | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 26 h 20 min |
| Dunhuang to Yinchuan | China | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 18 h 27 min |
| Dunhuang to Baotou | China | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 23 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.