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How to get fromKunming to Shangri-Laby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Shangri-La by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KMG - DIG
    3h 21m
    ¥1,737–3,347

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train Lijiang
    6h 33m
    ¥188–264

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 8m
    ¥232–437

  4. Drive 602 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Shangri-Lacar car 602 km
    6h 11m
    ¥512–739

Kunming to Shangri-La by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Kunming to Shangri-La via Lijiang in around 6h 33m.

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