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How to get fromChongqing to Shangri-Laby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chongqing to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane CKG - DIG
    5h 37m
    ¥2,334–3,642

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Chuxiongtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    12h 53m
    ¥615–724

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Dalitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 24m
    ¥617–752

  4. Drive 1,092.9 km

    1. Drive from Chongqing to Shangri-Lacar car 1,092.9 km
    14h 18m
    ¥929–1,342

  5. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane CKG - LJG
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    6h 52m
    ¥1,097–2,425

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

China Eastern Airlines and Air China fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chongqing to Shangri-La via Chongqing West, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 12h 53m.

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