What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Boten?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Boten is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 17h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Boten?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Boten is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs $230 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Lijiang and Boten?

No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang to Boten. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Mohan via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Lijiang and Boten?

No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Boten station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Boten station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Lijiang to Boten?

The distance between Lijiang and Boten is 710 km. The road distance is 847.6 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Boten without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Boten without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $65 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Boten?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Lijiang to Boten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Boten bus from?

Lijiang to Boten bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Boten train from?

Lijiang to Boten train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.

Train or bus from Lijiang to Boten?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Boten is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 17h 53m.

Where does the Lijiang to Boten bus arrive?

Lijiang to Boten bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.

Where does the Lijiang to Boten train arrive?

Lijiang to Boten train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Boten?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Boten is 848 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Lijiang to Boten.

Where can I stay near Boten?

There are one+ hotels available in Boten.

Lijiang to Boten - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Boten by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane LJG - JHG
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
7h 15m
$236–500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus
17h 53m
$49–81
Train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Boten stationtrain
12h 27m
$67–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Boten stationtrain
15h 44m
$63–157
Drive 847.6 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Botencar 847.6 km
9h 29m
$107–155
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane DIG - JHG
3. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
11h 32m
$121–596

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

46Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.8 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Boten, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Boten via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Boten station in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lijiang to Mohan via Kunming Station, Kunming Station, South Bus Station, and Kunming South in around 17h 53m.

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