Rome2Rio

How to get fromBangkok to Lijiangby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Lijiang

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Lijiang by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane BKK - LJG
    9h 7m
    ¥932–2,432

  2. Fly to Dali Huangcaoba, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane BKK - DLU
    2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 39m
    ¥564–2,480

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    28h 18m
    ¥690–1,449

  4. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane BKK - DIG
    2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    10h 15m
    ¥857–2,237

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus bus
    33h 35m
    ¥645–1,365

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥771Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bangkok to Lijiang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,507.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Lijiang, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Vietjet Air, and seven other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lijiang via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 28h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There