There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Erhai Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain Lijiang
- Take the taxi from Dali to Erhai Laketaxi
4h 9m¥164–250Drive 141.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Lijiang to Xizhoucar 141.2 km
1h 46m¥122–176Bus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali North Bus Stationbus
4h 24m¥140–209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Xizhoutaxi 141.2 km
1h 46m¥280–340
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Erhai Lake is to drive which costs ¥120 - ¥180 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Erhai Lake is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥120 - ¥180.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang station to Erhai Lake station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang Bus Station and arriving at Dali North Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Lijiang and Erhai Lake is 257 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Erhai Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥160 - ¥250.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lijiang to Erhai Lake, including transfers.
Lijiang to Erhai Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang to Erhai Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali North Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Erhai Lake is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Lijiang to Erhai Lake.
There are 271+ hotels available in Erhai Lake.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Erhai Lake, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali North Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥61–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
- Adult - second class
- ¥65–95
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥61–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- ¥55–340
Dali Taxi
- Phone
- +86 872 212 8951
Lijiang Taxi
- Phone
- +86 887 8223 198
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