There are 5 ways to get from Qujing to Lijiang by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Qujing to Kunmingtrain T9021
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
6h 42m¥188–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qujing to Kunming Northbus
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
12h 9m¥182–256Drive 589.9 km
- Drive from Qujing to Lijiangcar 589.9 km
6h 9m¥496–717Bus, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Take the bus from Qujing to Kunming Northbus
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane KMG - LJG
5h 55m¥1,330–1,480Bus, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
- Take the bus from Qujing to Kunming Northbus
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane KMG - DIG
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
7h 52m¥1,755–3,885
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Qujing to Lijiang is to bus which costs ¥180 - ¥260 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Qujing to Lijiang is to bus and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Qujing to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Qujing and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Qujing to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Qujing and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Qujing and Lijiang is 584 km. The road distance is 589.9 km.
The best way to get from Qujing to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs ¥180 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Qujing to Lijiang, including transfers.
Qujing to Lijiang bus services, operated by PiaoJia CN, depart from Qujing station.
Qujing to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Qujing station.
The best way to get from Qujing to Lijiang is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs ¥180 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥260 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Qujing, China and Lijiang, China?
You can take a train from Qujing to Lijiang via Kunming and Lijiang in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Qujing to Lijiang via Kunming North, North station, Donfeng Square, West Bus Station, and Kunming West in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,250–1,400
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,650–1,800
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440–3,000
Train from Qujing to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–190
Train from Qujing to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥24–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–75
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–120
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- Website
- ly.com
Bus from Qujing to Kunming North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥35
- Schedules at
- ly.com
Bus from Qujing to Kunming North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥35
- Schedules at
- ly.com
Bus from Qujing to Kunming North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥35
- Schedules at
- ly.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–202
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
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Booking & Getting There
Qujing to Lijiang bus services, operated by PiaoJia CN, arrive at Kunming North station.
Qujing to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qujing to Lijiang is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Qujing to Lijiang.
There are 315+ hotels available in Lijiang.