There are 6 ways to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
best- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane CKG - DIG
5h 37m¥2,234–3,742Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing West to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
12h 53m¥615–724Train, bus
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Dalitrain
- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
17h 24m¥617–752Drive 1,091.9 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Shangri-Lacar 1,091.9 km
14h 22m¥921–1,330Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train
- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CKG - LJG
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
6h 52m¥1,047–2,525Train to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Tianfu International Airporttrain
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane TFU - DIG
6h 18m¥1,002–3,609
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥750 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Chongqing West and arriving at Shangri-La via Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Chongqing and Shangri-La is 740 km. The road distance is 1091.9 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs ¥600 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Chongqing to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥750 and takes 12h 53m.
Chongqing to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chuxiong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Shangri-La is 1092 km. It takes approximately 14h 22m to drive from Chongqing to Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Shangri-La, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, and Air China fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chongqing to Shangri-La via Chongqing West, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,000
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,700
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,300
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,300
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–2,700
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–2,700
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,800
Train from Chongqing West to Chuxiong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥420–460
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,500
Train from Chongqing West to Dali
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Chongqing North to Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–270
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥180–270
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
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