Dunhuang-Zhangye Trains

Currently, there are 4 pairs of normal-speed trains and 1 pair of high-speed train between these Dunhuang and Zhangye. The duration by high-speed train is only about 4 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 March 18, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2759	09:56	14:00	4 h 04 min

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 March 18, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2752	16:28	20:47	4 h 19 min

Dunhuang to Zhangye High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

First Class	Second Class
¥278 ($41)	¥174.5 ($25)

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 March 18, 2020)      

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K43	07:28	14:52	7 h 24 min
K369	08:40	16:28	7 h 48 min
K9669	18:13	01:53+1	7 h 40 min
Y669	20:50	01:59+1	5 h 09 min

• 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.
• “+1” means you will arrive in the second day.

Zhangye to Dunhuang Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 18, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K9670	00:32	07:25	6 h 53 min
K44	00:59	08:11	7 h 12 min
K370	01:29	08:38	7 h 09 min
Y670	23:34	05:53+1	6 h 19 min

Dunhuang to Zhangye Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
¥267 ($39)	¥154 ($22)	¥81 ($12)

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.