What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ya'an?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ya'an is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥800 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ya'an?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ya'an is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct bus between Lijiang and Ya'an?

No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang to Ya'an station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Yaan Bifengxia Bus Station via Kunming East and Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Lijiang and Ya'an?

No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Ya'an. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Ya'an via Kunming, Chengdu Airport T2, Huaxing and Chengdu West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Lijiang to Ya'an?

The distance between Lijiang and Ya'an is 762 km. The road distance is 628.5 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Ya'an without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Ya'an without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h and costs ¥600 - ¥800.

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Ya'an?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Lijiang to Ya'an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Ya'an bus from?

Lijiang to Ya'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Ya'an train from?

Lijiang to Ya'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.

Train or bus from Lijiang to Ya'an?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Ya'an is to bus which takes 23h 33m and costs ¥460 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 14h 1m.

Where does the Lijiang to Ya'an bus arrive?

Lijiang to Ya'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.

Where does the Lijiang to Ya'an train arrive?

Lijiang to Ya'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Ya'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Ya'an is 628 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Lijiang to Ya'an.

Where can I stay near Ya'an?

There are 10+ hotels available in Ya'an.

Lijiang to Ya'an - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Lijiang to Ya'an by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane LJG - CTU
2. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
5h 54m
¥1,895–3,728
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
3. Take the bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station to Yaan Bifengxia Bus Stationbus
23h 33m
¥463–745
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Leshantrain
3. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
14h
¥645–780
Drive 628.5 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Ya'ancar 628.5 km
7h 57m
¥535–772
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane LJG - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Incubation Parksubway
3. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
6h 54m
¥1,054–2,139
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane DIG - TFU
3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Incubation Parksubway
4. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
8h 1m
¥880–3,545
Train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu Shuangliu Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
14h 1m
¥730–868
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
2. Take the train from Dali to Leshantrain
3. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
15h 39m
¥695–814

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

¥553Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lijiang to Ya'an.

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Distance: 762.5 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Ya'an, China?

You can take a bus from Lijiang to Ya'an via Kunming Station, Kunming Station, Fude, Kunming East, Chengdu East, East station, Chunxi Road, Xinnanmen Station, Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, and Yaan Bifengxia Bus Station in around 23h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Ya'an via Lijiang, Kunming, Chengdu Shuangliu Airport, Chengdu Airport T2, Huaxing, West station, Chengdu West, and Ya'an in around 14h 1m.

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