There are 4 ways to get from Kunming Station to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane KMG - DIG
3h 21m¥1,757–3,365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain Lijiang
6h 36m¥188–264Train, bus
- Take the train from Kunming 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
10h 26m¥232–437Drive 604.1 km
- Drive from Kunming Station to Shangri-Lacar 604.1 km
6h 13m¥514–742
Kunming Station to Shangri-La by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming Station to Shangri-La is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥270 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming Station to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming Station to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Shangri-La via Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Kunming Station and Shangri-La is 476 km. The road distance is 604.1 km.
The best way to get from Kunming Station to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥180 - ¥270.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kunming Station to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Kunming Station to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming Station to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥180 - ¥270 and takes 6h 36m.
Kunming Station to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Station to Shangri-La is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Kunming Station to Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Kunming Station, China and Shangri-La, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air Co. Ltd. fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kunming Station to Shangri-La via Kunming and Lijiang in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
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
- 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 Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Kunming to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
- [email protected]
- 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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