There are 7 ways to get from Shangri-La to Chengdu East by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane DIG - CTU
5h 9m¥3,035–4,045Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
25h 23m¥455–706Train via Kunming
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu Easttrain
13h 25m¥676–805Drive 911.6 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Chengdu Eastcar 911.6 km
11h 35m¥775–1,119Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane DIG - TFU
- Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Chengdu South stationsubway
3h 1m¥741–3,355Train
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain
- Take the train from Xiangyun to Chengdu Easttrain
13h 55m¥711–820Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
- Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain
16h 55m¥744–898
Shangri-La to Chengdu East by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Chengdu East is to bus which costs ¥450 - ¥750 and takes 25h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Chengdu East is to fly and subway which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥700 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Chengdu East. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Chengdu East via Lijiang and Kunming East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Chengdu East. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Chengdu East via Lijiang and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Chengdu East is 546 km. The road distance is 911.6 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Chengdu East without a car is to train via Kunming which takes 13h 25m and costs ¥650 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Shangri-La to Chengdu East, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Chengdu East bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Chengdu East train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Chengdu East is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can train via Kunming, which costs ¥650 - ¥850 and takes 13h 25m, you could also bus, which costs ¥450 - ¥750 and takes 25h 23m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Chengdu East, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Chengdu East via Lijiang and Kunming in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,000
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,300
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,500
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
- Adult - second class
- ¥65–95
Train from Kunming to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Xiangyun to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥600–660
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,100
Train from Dali to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–680
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Chengdu South station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥10–15
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥59–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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 Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥59–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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More Questions & Answers
Shangri-La to Chengdu East bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Chengdu East train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Chengdu East is 912 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Shangri-La to Chengdu East.
There are 707+ hotels available in Chengdu East.