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How to get fromKyoto to Lijiangby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Lijiang by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane KIX - LJG
    11h 55m
    ¥1,893–3,802

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane ITM - LJG
    14h 5m
    ¥1,274–3,885

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shanghai to Lijiangcar car
    3d 4h
    ¥3,040–4,357

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane NGO - LJG
    13h 16m

  5. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane UKB - LJG
    14h 31m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,568.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Lijiang, China?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Lijiang. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG), walk to Lijiang Airport, then take the bus to Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Lijiang via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Shanghai in around 3d 4h.

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