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Xian - Dunhuang Train

Up to now, one pair of high speed trains and one pair of normal speed ones are available for passengers traveling between Xian and Dunhuang.

If the timetable of the direct trains cannot meet your demand, transfer at Jiayuguan South or Lanzhou West is recommended.

Xian - Dunhuang High Speed Trains

Open Date: October 11, 2020

Distance: 1,618 kilometers (1,005 miles)

Duration: 10.5 - 11 hours

Operated at: Xi'an North Railway Station, Dunhuang Railway Station

Stopovers: Xianyang West, Baoji South, Tiashui Souh, Qin'an, Tongwei, Dingxi North, Lanzhou West, Xining, Shandanmachang, Zhangye West, Linze South, Jiayuguan South, Yumen, Guazhou

Xian to Dunhuang High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jan 23, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2737	10:24 - 21:20	10h56m

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Dunhuang to Xian Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jan 23, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2739	08:40 - 19:13	10h33m

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Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare of Xian - Dunhuang High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Jan 23, 2026)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 838.5 USD 121	CNY 523.5 USD 75

Xian - Dunhuang Normal Speed Trains

Xian to Dunhuang Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jan 23, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z259	12:25 - 09:10+	20h45m

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Dunhuang to Xian Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jan 23, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z261	13:35 - 10:36+	21h1m

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Notes:
1. The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. “+” means you will arrive in second day.

Xian - Dunhuang Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Jan 23, 2026)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 566 USD 81	CNY 367 USD 53	CNY 201 USD 29

Since there are only 2 pairs of Xian - Dunhuang trains, it is recommended to order the tickets as early as possible in case of being sold out in a short time.

Major stations along the way include Xianyang, Yangling, Caijiapo, Baoji, Tianshui, Longxi, Lanzhou, Wuwei, Jinchang, Shandan, Zhangye, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, Yumen, Guazhou

Transfer at Jiayuguan South for More High Speed Trains

Route	Schedule	Duration	Ticket Fare
Route	Schedule	Duration	Second Class Seat
Xian North - Jiayuguan South	4 departures	7.5h - 8h	CNY 399.5 - 414.5
Jiayuguan South - Dunhuang	2 departures	3h	CNY 109
Total	-	10.5h - 11h	CNY 508.5 - 523.5

Travel Tips of Jiayuguan:
As a big hub along the famous Silk Road, Jiayuguan is worth visiting for travelers. Jiayuguan Pass, Overhanging Great Wall, The First Fire Tower of the Great Wall, and Wei-Jin Art Gallery are all wonderful attractions for travelers to have a visit. If you are not traveling in a hurry, do spend some time here.

Transfer at Lanzhou West for More High Speed Trains

Route	Schedule	Duration	Ticket Fare
Route	Schedule	Duration	Second Class Seat
Xian North - Lanzhou West	Around 56 departures	3h - 3.5h	CNY 118 - 393
Lanzhou West - Dunhuang	2 departures	7.5h	CNY 324 - 345
Total	-	10.5h - 11h	CNY 442 - 738

Travel Tips of Lanzhou:
Lanzhou which the Yellow River flows through features a lot of attractions, such as Five Springs Mountain Park, Waterwheel Garden, White Pagoda Park, Yellow River, Zhongshan Bridge and more. The Transportation of Lanzhou is very convenient and travelers can take buses to get to those attractions.

Other Transportation Option: Xian - Dunhuang Flight

Generally, there are a pairs of flights with the duration of 2.5 hours on usual days. It costs CNY 700 - CNY 1,200 for one economy class seat in different times.

Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to:

Major Rail Lines from Dunhuang to:

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- Last updated on Jan. 23, 2026 by Sule Su -