There are 6 ways to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to 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 20m¥1,316–2,658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
10h 31m¥149–224Train
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
5h 57m¥192–259Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kunming-KMG to Lijiang481.4 km
5h 11mDrive 481.4 km
- Drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiangcar 481.4 km
5h 11m¥408–589Fly 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
3h 52m¥1,802–3,631
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥230 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Kunming West and arriving at Lijiang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Wujiaba and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) and Lijiang is 350 km. The road distance is 481.4 km.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥190 - ¥260.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang, including transfers.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming West station.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥190 - ¥260 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥230 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Kunming Airport (KMG), China and 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 Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang station.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang.
There are 319+ hotels available in Lijiang.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kunming Airport (KMG) and Lijiang. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.