Lanzhou-Dunhuang Trains

Both Lanzhou and Dunhuang are located along the ancient Silk Road. Two pairs of high-speed trains run between these two cities, taking about 8 hours.

Normal-speed trains are also a good choice if your budget is limited. Currently, there are three to five pairs of normal-speed trains running between these two cities but the duration takes over 11 hours.

Lanzhou–Dunhuang High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

• Distance: 1,060 kilometers (659 miles)
• Terminals: Lanzhou Railway Station, Lanzhou West Railway Station, Dunhuang Railway Station
• Duration: 8–8½ hours
• Main stops: Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan

Lanzhou to Dunhuang High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 17, 2020)

• Please note: The train detailed above is only one of the trains 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.

Dunhuang to Lanzhou High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 17, 2020)

Lanzhou to Dunhuang High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Lanzhou–Dunhuang Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

• Terminals: Lanzhou Railway Station, Dunhuang Railway
• Duration: 11–13½ hours
• Main stops: Zhangye, Jiayuguan

Lanzhou to Dunhuang Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 17, 2020)     

• 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.

Dunhuang to Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 17, 2020)

Lanzhou to Dunhuang Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Train Travel Tips

We usually recommend high-speed trains because the price of a second-class seat on a high-speed train is even lower than that of a soft sleeper on a normal-speed train. High-speed trains also save you 2 to 6 hours.

However, if your budget is limited, you may consider an overnight normal-speed train to save a night’s hotel bill.

Zhangye and Jiayuguan are on the route from Lanzhou to Dunhuang. If you’re planning a Silk Road train trip between these two cities, you can take the above-mentioned trains and get off at Zhangye or Jiayuguan railway stations.