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How to get fromLijiang to Xiningby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lijiang to Xining by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN)plane plane LJG - XNN
    7h 17m
    ¥2,041–3,241

  2. Train to Dali Huangcaoba, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain train
    2. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN)plane plane DLU - XNN
    9h 52m
    ¥707–3,334

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain train
    20h 53m
    ¥1,145–1,630

  4. Drive  1,661.5 km

    1. Drive from Lijiang to Xiningcar car 1,661.5 km
    21h 28m
    ¥1,404–2,028

  5. Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xining (XNN)plane plane DIG - XNN
    9h 19m
    ¥967–4,447

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain train
    23h 52m
    ¥985–1,664

  7. Bus, train via Chengdu Airport (CTU)

    1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Shuangliu Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu West station to Xiningtrain train
    28h 51m
    ¥800–1,083

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥815Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Xining, China?

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Xining via Lijiang, Kunming, and Xi'an North in around 20h 53m.

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