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There are 4 ways to get from Bangkok to Shangri-La by plane or train

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  1. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane BKK - DIG
    7h 44m
    ¥1,141–2,747

  2. Train

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    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
    5. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    30h 41m
    ¥712–1,488

  3. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane DMK - DIG
    11h 16m
    ¥958–2,423

  4. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane BKK - LJG
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    9h 9m
    ¥954–1,330

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket¥976Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,611.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International, and 9 Air Co Ltd fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Shangri-La via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 30h 41m.

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