There are 6 ways to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane KMG - LJG
2h 26m¥1,335–2,681Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
10h 40m¥171–250Train
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
6h 5m¥203–275Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kunming-KMG to Banyan Tree Lijiang488.4 km
5h 18mDrive 488.4 km
- Drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiangcar 488.4 km
5h 18m¥414–598Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane KMG - DIG
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
4h¥1,813–3,646
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang is to bus which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Kunming West and arriving at Lijiang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Wujiaba and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) and Banyan Tree Lijiang is 356 km. The road distance is 488.4 km.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥200 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang, including transfers.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming West station.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥200 - ¥280 and takes 6h 5m, you could also bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Kunming Airport (KMG), China and Banyan Tree Lijiang, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways C-Class operates a train from Kunming to Lijiang 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥140–200 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,700
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,700
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Luxi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥470–2,800
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–2,700
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- [email protected]
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kunming-KMG to Banyan Tree Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang station.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Banyan Tree Lijiang.
There are 319+ hotels available in Banyan Tree Lijiang.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kunming Airport (KMG) and Banyan Tree Lijiang. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.