There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
best- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane LJG - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
2h 12m¥1,303–2,651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
9h 35m¥160–260Train
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
5h 59m¥187–253Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lijiang-LJG to Kunming432.4 km
4h 33mDrive 432.4 km
- Drive from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunmingcar 432.4 km
4h 33m¥367–529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunmingtaxi 432.4 km
4h 33m¥950–1,200
Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming is to train which costs ¥180 - ¥260 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming is to fly and line 6 subway and line 3 subway which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang Airport and arriving at Kunming Station via Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Kunming via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Lijiang Airport (LJG) and Kunming is 346 km. The road distance is 432.4 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥260.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming, including transfers.
Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.
Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥180 - ¥260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥260 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Lijiang Airport (LJG), China and Kunming, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Lijiang to Kunming 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥140–200 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥140–238 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,700
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Luxi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,200
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Airport Center to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–238
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lijiang-LJG to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.
Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lijiang Airport (LJG) to Kunming.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lijiang Airport (LJG) and Kunming. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.