There are 6 ways to get from Guilin to Lijiang by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane KWL - LJG
3h 32m¥1,499–3,213Train, bus via Guilin North
cheapest- Take the train from Guilin North to Kunming Southtrain Guilin North
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
18h 26m¥477–998Train
- Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
10h 16m¥579–724Train, bus
- Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain Hong Kong / ...
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
15h 33m¥534–640Drive 1,385.6 km
- Drive from Guilin to Lijiangcar 1,385.6 km
14h 9m¥1,178–1,702Train, bus via Guiyang
- Take the train from Guilin West to Guiyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
15h 36m¥514–770
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Lijiang is to train and bus which costs ¥500 - ¥650 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Lijiang is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Guilin West and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming South and Chuxiong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Guilin and Lijiang is 1056 km. The road distance is 1385.6 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs ¥550 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Guilin to Lijiang, including transfers.
Guilin to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guilin West station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Lijiang is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥750 and takes 10h 16m.
Guilin to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Lijiang is 1386 km. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Guilin to Lijiang.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Lijiang, China?
Xiamen Airlines and Air China fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guilin West to Lijiang via Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,400
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
Train from Guilin West to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥630–690
- Business Class Seat
- ¥900–1,300
Train from Guilin West to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥630–690
- Business Class Seat
- ¥900–1,300
Train from Guilin West to Guiyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥430–600
Train from Guiyang North to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥350–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
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 Guilin West to Guiyang North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥140–300
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–190
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥210–300
Train from Guilin North to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥320–450
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥550–800
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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 Kunming West to Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–202
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–202
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
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