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Dunhuang-Zhangye Trains

Dunhuang-Zhangye Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Jul. 31, 2023

Currently, there are three pairs of normal-speed trains and one pair of high-speed train between these Dunhuang and Zhangye. The duration by high-speed train is only about 5 hours while the duration by normal-speed trains are about 7 to 8 hours.

Dunhuan-Zhangye High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 586 kilometers (about 364 miles)
  • Terminals: Dunhuang Railway Station, Zhangye West Railway Station
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Main stops: Jiayuguan

Dunhuang to Zhangye High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D9053 07:46 12:44 4h 58m

Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Zhangye to Dunhuang High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D9051 18:10 22:28 4h 18m

Dunhuang to Zhangye High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Train Number Second Class
US$40 (CNY278) US$25 (CNY174.5)

Dunhuang-Zhangye Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Dunhuang Railway Station, Zhangye Railway Station
  • Duration: 5 to 7½ hours
  • Main stops: Jiayuguan

Dunhuang to Zhangye Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K369 09:34 17:23 7h 49m
T4565 16:35 23:07 6h 32m
K9669 18:24 01:41 (next day) 7h 17m
  • Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Zhangye to Dunhuang Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K9667 00:06 07:23 7h 17m
T4563 01:30 08:45 7h 15m
K367 02:26 10:51 8h 25m

Dunhuang to Zhangye Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$32 (CNY222) US$21 (CNY144) US$12 (CNY81)

Train Travel Tips

Please pay attention on the stations in Zhangye. Normal-speed train and high-speed train will start from/end at different station. Both stations are close to city center area, about 3 kilometers.

The following public bus can reach Zhangye West Railway Station, Line 1, Line 22, New Line 1, New Line 2. The cost is CNY 2 per person.

Transportation from Zhangye Railway Station

It is about 40 kilometers (24 miles) from Zhangye Railway Station to Danxia National Geological Park.

  • rent a car in local area, the price is about CNY300 per car (4-seat or 5-seat vehicle).
  • take a public bus New Line 1 from Zhangye West Railway station to Zhangye West Long-distance Bus Terminal and then take a long-distance bus to Danxia National Geological. The price is about CNY30 for single trip.
  • take a public bus Line 1 from Zhangye Railway Station to Zhangye West Long-distance Bus Terminal and then take a long-distance bus to Danxia National Geological. The price is about CNY30 for single trip.
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