There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Panzhihua by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
- Take the bus from Kunming Northwest to Panzhihuabus
10h 7m¥274–386Drive 203 km
cheapest- Drive from Lijiang to Panzhihuacar 203 km
2h 9m¥172–248Bus
- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kunming Northwest to Panzhihuabus
13h 24m¥250–394Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Panzhihuataxi 203 km
2h 9m¥410–490
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Panzhihua is to drive which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Panzhihua is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥170 - ¥250.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang to Panzhihua. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Panzhihua via Kunming Northwest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Lijiang and Panzhihua is 731 km. The road distance is 203 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Panzhihua without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 7m and costs ¥270 - ¥390.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Lijiang to Panzhihua, including transfers.
Lijiang to Panzhihua bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.
Lijiang to Panzhihua bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Panzhihua is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lijiang to Panzhihua.
There are three+ hotels available in Panzhihua.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Panzhihua, China?
You can take a bus from Lijiang to Panzhihua via Kunming Station, Kunming Station, South Ring Road, North station, Xiaotun, and Kunming Northwest in around 13h 24m.
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming Northwest to Panzhihua
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–238
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–200
Bus from Kunming Northwest to Panzhihua
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
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