There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane LJG - KMG
2h 55m¥520–3,120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
8h 32m¥169–268Train
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
5h 5m¥178–253Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lijiang to Kunming-KMG482.7 km
5h 12mDrive 482.7 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG)car 482.7 km
5h 12m¥409–591Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DIG - KMG
3h 52m¥1,796–3,426
Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Kunming Changshui Airport via Kunming Wujiaba Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Airport Center via Kunming Station, South Ring Road, Donfeng Square and East Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Lijiang and Kunming Airport (KMG) is 349 km. The road distance is 482.7 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥170 - ¥260.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG), including transfers.
Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.
Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 5h 5m, you could also bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥270 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Kunming Airport (KMG), China?
China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,200
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–1,750
- 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
- ¥500–3,100
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–2,600
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- [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 to Kunming-KMG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.
Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG) is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Lijiang to Kunming Airport (KMG).
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming Airport (KMG).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lijiang and Kunming Airport (KMG). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.