There are 5 ways to get from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain Shangri-La
1h 37m¥95–125Bus
- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
3h 44m¥107–172Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Deqen-DIG to Lijiang160.7 km
1h 48mDrive 160.7 km
- Drive from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiangcar 160.7 km
1h 48m¥137–197Taxi
- Take the taxi from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiangtaxi 160.7 km
1h 48m¥330–400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang is to train which costs ¥95 - ¥130 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥95 - ¥130.
No, there is no direct bus from Deqen Airport (DIG) station to Lijiang station. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Lijiang Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Lijiang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Deqen Airport (DIG) and Lijiang is 136 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥95 - ¥130.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang, including transfers.
Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥95 - ¥130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥100 - ¥180 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Deqen Airport (DIG), China and Lijiang, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Shangri-La to Lijiang once daily. Tickets cost ¥45–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥59–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥59–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Deqen-DIG to Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ¥330–400
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More Questions & Answers
Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Deqen Airport (DIG) to Lijiang.
There are 319+ hotels available in Lijiang.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Deqen Airport (DIG) and Lijiang. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




