There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain Lijiang
1h 41m¥70–95Bus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
3h 35m¥80–134Drive 166.5 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Shangri-Lacar 166.5 km
1h 45m¥142–205Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Shangri-Lataxi 166.5 km
1h 45m¥330–400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La is to train which costs ¥70 - ¥95 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥70 - ¥95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang station to Shangri-La 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Shangri-La via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Lijiang and Shangri-La is 133 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥70 - ¥95.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Lijiang to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥70 - ¥95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥80 - ¥140 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Shangri-La, 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 Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shangri-La Bus Station.
Lijiang to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Shangri-La station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Shangri-La is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lijiang to Shangri-La.
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