There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain Lijiang
1h 55m¥95–126Bus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
3h 48m¥98–156Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monasterycar 171.8 km
1h 57m¥146–211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monasterytaxi 171.8 km
1h 57m¥340–420
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is to train which costs ¥95 - ¥130 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥95 - ¥130.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang station to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang Bus Station and arriving at Shangri-La Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Shangri-La via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Lijiang and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is 142 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥95 - ¥130.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, including transfers.
Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥95 - ¥130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥95 - ¥160 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Lijiang to Shangri-La twice daily. Tickets cost ¥45–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥60–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shangri-La Bus Station.
Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Shangri-La station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery.
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