There are 8 ways to get from Laos to Shangri-La by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly Wattay International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane VTE - DIG
6h 56m¥1,438–4,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
18h 13m¥667–1,283Drive 1,564.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Shangri-Lacar 1,564.2 km
19h 5m¥1,890–2,729Fly Xieng Khouang Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane XKH - DIG
7h 12m¥1,629–5,035Fly Sam Neua to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane NEU - DIG
8h 41m¥1,229–3,835Fly Pakse International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane PKZ - DIG
6h 35m¥2,329–7,035Fly Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane VTE - LJG
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
10h 26m¥951–2,327Train, bus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South 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
21h 18m¥690–1,438
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Shangri-La is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥1300 and takes 18h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥2300 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Shangri-La via Kunming South, Kunming and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
The distance between Laos and Shangri-La is 1140 km. The road distance is 1564.2 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 18h 13m and costs ¥650 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Laos to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Laos to Shangri-La train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1300 and takes 18h 13m.
Shangri-La is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 8:56 AM in Laos and 9:56 AM in Shangri-La.
Laos to Shangri-La train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Shangri-La, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Shangri-La via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 18h 13m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Wattay International Airport, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
Flights from Sam Neua to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Wattay International Airport, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Wattay International Airport, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–7,000
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,500
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–6,500
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,000
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Kunming South to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥110–250
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–250
- [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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