Trains to Dunhuang
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Dunhuang: Hongliuhe South Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Dunhuang
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunhuang to Jiayuguan | China | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Dunhuang to Hami | China | 312 km (194 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Dunhuang to Jiuquan | China | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Dunhuang to Zhangye | China | 513 km (319 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Dunhuang to Turpan | China | 552 km (343 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Dunhuang to Jinchang | China | 672 km (417 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Dunhuang to Ürümqi | China | 711 km (442 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Dunhuang to Wuwei | China | 730 km (454 mi) | about 3 h 49 min |
| Dunhuang to Xining | China | 731 km (454 mi) | about 3 h 49 min |
| Dunhuang to Korla | China | 738 km (458 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Dunhuang to Nianbo | China | 789 km (490 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Dunhuang to Shihezi | China | 847 km (526 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
| Dunhuang to Chengdu | China | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 7 h 5 min |
| Dunhuang to Xi’an | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Dunhuang to Wuzhong | China | 1,023 km (635 mi) | about 5 h 21 min |
| Dunhuang to Lanzhou | China | 922 km (573 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Dunhuang to Hohhot | China | 1,435 km (891 mi) | about 7 h 30 min |
| Dunhuang to Lüliang | China | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Dunhuang to Yinchuan | China | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 5 h 18 min |
| Dunhuang to Baotou | China | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 6 h 42 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Dunhuang have?
Hongliuhe South Railway Station.
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.