K42
Train Timetable
Dunhuang to Beijing
| Train Number: | K42 | Start Station: | Dunhuang | End Station: | Beijing |
| Train Type | K | Start Time: | 07:30 | End Time: | 19:39 |
| Intermediate Stations: | Dunhuang, GuaZhou, Yumen, Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, Qingshuitw, Gaotai, Zhangye, Shandan, Jinchang, Wuwei (Gansu), Wuwei South (Gansu), Tanjiajing, Zhongwei, Zhongning, Qingtongxia, Yinchuan, Shitsuishan, Huinong, Linhe, Baotou, Hohhot East, Jining South, Fengzhen, Datong, Yanggao, Chaigoubao, Zhangjiakou South, Xuanhua, Shacheng, Beijing | ||||
| Station No. | Station Name | Arrive Time | Depart Time | Stop Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunhuang | ---- | 07:30 | mins |
| 2 | GuaZhou | 08:58 | 09:00 | 2 mins |
| 3 | Yumen | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2 mins |
| 4 | Jiayuguan | 12:06 | 12:14 | 8 mins |
| 5 | Jiuquan | 12:33 | 12:37 | 4 mins |
| 6 | Qingshuitw | 13:15 | 13:17 | 2 mins |
| 7 | Gaotai | 13:58 | 14:00 | 2 mins |
| 8 | Zhangye | 14:52 | 14:58 | 6 mins |
| 9 | Shandan | 15:31 | 15:33 | 2 mins |
| 10 | Jinchang | 16:57 | 17:03 | 6 mins |
| 11 | Wuwei (Gansu) | 17:54 | 18:00 | 6 mins |
| 12 | Wuwei South (Gansu) | 18:15 | 18:17 | 2 mins |
| 13 | Tanjiajing | 19:22 | 19:24 | 2 mins |
| 14 | Zhongwei | 21:46 | 21:53 | 7 mins |
| 15 | Zhongning | 22:28 | 22:30 | 2 mins |
| 16 | Qingtongxia | 23:55 | 23:59 | 4 mins |
| 17 | Yinchuan | 01:07 | 01:22 | 15 mins |
| 18 | Shitsuishan | 01:58 | 02:00 | 2 mins |
| 19 | Huinong | 02:36 | 02:41 | 5 mins |
| 20 | Linhe | 04:46 | 04:52 | 6 mins |
| 21 | Baotou | 07:03 | 07:29 | 26 mins |
| 22 | Hohhot East | 09:19 | 09:49 | 30 mins |
| 23 | Jining South | 11:23 | 11:33 | 10 mins |
| 24 | Fengzhen | 12:31 | 12:33 | 2 mins |
| 25 | Datong | 13:15 | 13:26 | 11 mins |
| 26 | Yanggao | 14:09 | 14:12 | 3 mins |
| 27 | Chaigoubao | 15:19 | 15:21 | 2 mins |
| 28 | Zhangjiakou South | 16:04 | 16:10 | 6 mins |
| 29 | Xuanhua | 16:29 | 16:32 | 3 mins |
| 30 | Shacheng | 17:19 | 17:21 | 2 mins |
| 31 | Beijing | 19:39 | 19:39 | mins |
K42 is a K train route originating from Dunhuang at 07:30, and arriving at the final destination of Beijing at 19:39. The duration of the total journey is 12 hrs 9 mins. There are 31 stops in total: Dunhuang, GuaZhou, Yumen, Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, Qingshuitw, Gaotai, Zhangye, Shandan, Jinchang, Wuwei (Gansu), Wuwei South (Gansu), Tanjiajing, Zhongwei, Zhongning, Qingtongxia, Yinchuan, Shitsuishan, Huinong, Linhe, Baotou, Hohhot East, Jining South, Fengzhen, Datong, Yanggao, Chaigoubao, Zhangjiakou South, Xuanhua, Shacheng, Beijing. You can purchase tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.
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Second class is the standard seating which normally takes up 80%+ of the train. Seats are configured in a 3 + 2 arrangement and are spacious compared to plane seats. First class seats are wider, positioned in a 2+2 arrangement, have slightly more legroom and a foldout foot stand. Business class is the top class (Yes, it’s opposite to airplanes), and is typically a 2+1 arrangement. It’s much like first class on a plane, with full lie-flat electric seats and (some) complimentary food.
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G trains are the fastest, travelling at 300 km/h on all routes, and 350 km/h on select routes including Beijing to Shanghai. D trains are also quite fast, travelling at 200-250 km/h. Other trains travel between 100-140 km/h and aren’t considered high-speed.
Is there a discount for return tickets?
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How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?
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