There are 5 ways to get from Lijiang to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane LJG - XIY
4h 51m¥1,247–2,966Bus, train via Chengdu
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain
24h 31m¥586–1,294Train
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain Kunming
15h 48m¥917–1,086Drive 1,476.3 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Xi'ancar 1,476.3 km
16h 29m¥1,268–1,831Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain Kunming
19h 5m¥893–1,094
Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Xi'an is to bus and train via Chengdu which costs ¥550 - ¥1300 and takes 24h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Kunming and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
The distance between Lijiang and Xi'an is 1248 km. The road distance is 1476.3 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 15h 48m and costs ¥900 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lijiang to Xi'an, including transfers.
Lijiang to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1100 and takes 15h 48m.
Lijiang to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Xi'an is 1476 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Lijiang to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Xi'an, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air Co. Ltd., and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Shi Tushuguan via Lijiang, Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 15h 48m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,700
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,200
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,200
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–470
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- 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
Bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–238
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–200
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