Jiuquan to Dunhuang by train
Dunhuang lies 330 km (205 mi) west of Jiuquan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 44 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 403 km (250 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jiuquan | Dunhuang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 428,346 | 186,027 |
| Elevation | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Liugou Railway Station, Shibandun South Railway Station, Qingquannan Railway Station | Hongliuhe South Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 735000 | 736200 |
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Common questions
How far is Dunhuang from Jiuquan?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, west of Jiuquan; by road roughly 403 km (250 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jiuquan to Dunhuang by train?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jiuquan and Dunhuang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 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.