There are 5 ways to get from Kunming North Station to Lijiang by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
5h 25m¥171–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
10h 6m¥147–221Drive 457.6 km
- Drive from Kunming North Station to Lijiangcar 457.6 km
4h 55m¥389–562Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane KMG - LJG
4h 5m¥515–2,745Fly 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
5h 37m¥1,820–3,450
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming North Station to Lijiang is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥240 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming North Station to Lijiang is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥500 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming North Station to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Kunming West and arriving at Lijiang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming North Station station to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from North station and arriving at Lijiang via South Ring Road and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kunming North Station and Lijiang is 451 km. The road distance is 457.6 km.
The best way to get from Kunming North Station to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥170 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kunming North Station to Lijiang, including transfers.
Kunming North Station to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming West station.
Kunming North Station to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming North Station to Lijiang is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥170 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥230 and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs ¥500 - ¥2800 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Kunming North Station, China and Lijiang, China?
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. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming West to Lijiang twice daily. Tickets cost ¥140–202 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,710–1,760
- 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
- ¥470–2,700
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–2,600
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming North Station to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang station.
Kunming North Station to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming North Station to Lijiang is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kunming North Station to Lijiang.
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