There are 10 ways to get from Guangzhou to Lijiang by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or taxi
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Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CAN - LJG
5h 46m¥1,328–2,231Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou to Kunmingtrain Shenzhen East
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
34h 30m¥326–632Train via Chuxiong
- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
13h 41m¥772–932Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Kunming Eastbus
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
34h 54m¥463–649Drive 1,763.8 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Lijiangcar 1,763.8 km
18h 36m¥1,499–2,165Train, bus to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain
- Take the bus from Zhuhai Gongbei to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airportbus
- Fly from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane ZUH - LJG
7h 22m¥839–3,750Line 2 subway, train, train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Guangzhou Southsubway
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain
- Take the train from Humen North to Shenzhen Airporttrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane SZX - LJG
7h 26m¥869–2,381Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)plane CAN - PZI
- Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Lijiangtaxi
7h 6m¥1,768–4,611Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba, bus
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CAN - DLU
- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
9h 8m¥2,020–2,279Train, bus
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Yangzongtrain
- Take the train from Yangzong to Dalitrain
- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
16h 53m¥568–1,288
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Lijiang is to train which costs ¥320 - ¥650 and takes 34h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Lijiang is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Guangzhou to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou station to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou Train Station and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming South and Chuxiong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Lijiang is 1427 km. The road distance is 1763.8 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Lijiang without a car is to train via Chuxiong which takes 13h 41m and costs ¥750 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Guangzhou to Lijiang, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou station.
Guangzhou to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou Train Station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Lijiang is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can train via Chuxiong, which costs ¥750 - ¥950 and takes 13h 41m, you could also bus, which costs ¥460 - ¥650 and takes 34h 54m.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Lijiang, China?
Beijing Capital, Shenzhen Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guangzhou Train Station to Lijiang via Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 13h 41m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,000
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,300
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,300
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,000
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,100
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,200
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,600
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,400
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–4,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,600
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,000
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,500
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,600
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,400
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,600
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,700
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,900
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,600
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,300
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhai
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Guangzhou South station to Humen
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥26–29
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥26–29
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥40–44
- Business Class Seat
- ¥50–75
Train from Kunming South to Chuxiong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥70–100
Train from Guangzhou South station to Yangzong
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥370–900
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥370–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥600–900
Train from Yangzong to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–250
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–250
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhai
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥40–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥40–65
Train from Humen North to Shenzhen Airport
- Adult - second class
- ¥19–27
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
- Phone
- (86) 020-96891
- [email protected]
- Website
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Haizhu Square to Guangzhou South
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–6
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
Train from Guangzhou to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–220
- Hard sleeper
- ¥290–400
- Soft sleeper
- ¥460–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou to Kunming East
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥310–440
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥310–440
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–202
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
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 Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Website
- zhairport.com
Bus from Zhuhai Gongbei to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- zhairport.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
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More Questions & Answers
Guangzhou to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming East station.
Guangzhou to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Lijiang is 1764 km. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Guangzhou to Lijiang.
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