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How to get fromKathmandu to Shangri-Laby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Shangri-La by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KTM - DIG
    10h 27m
    ¥1,339–4,197

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    47h 3m
    ¥1,087–1,350

  3. Drive 2,443 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Shangri-Lacar car 2,443 km
    33h 53m
    ¥2,106–3,041

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,420.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 3 times a day.

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