There are 5 ways to get from Guizhou to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane KWE - DIG
4h 7m¥1,270–3,783Train via Liupanshui
cheapest- Take the train from Bijie to Liupanshuitrain
- Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
16h 11m¥363–586Train
- Take the train from Bijie to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
11h 33m¥500–816Train, bus
- Take the train from Bijie to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South 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
14h 38m¥523–971Drive 912.2 km
- Drive from Bijie to Shangri-Lacar 912.2 km
9h 55m¥770–1,111
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guizhou to Shangri-La is to train via Liupanshui which costs ¥360 - ¥600 and takes 16h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Guizhou to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Guizhou to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Bijie and arriving at Shangri-La via Kunming South, Kunming and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Guizhou and Shangri-La is 738 km. The road distance is 912.2 km.
The best way to get from Guizhou to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ¥500 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Guizhou to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Guizhou to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Bijie station.
The best way to get from Guizhou to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 11h 33m.
Guizhou to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guizhou to Shangri-La is 912 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Guizhou to Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Guizhou, China and Shangri-La, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bijie to Shangri-La via Bijie, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
Train from Bijie to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–310
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Bijie to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–310
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Bijie to Liupanshui
- Adult - second class
- ¥120–180
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Kunming South to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥110–250
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–250
Train from Liupanshui to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–180
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- 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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