There are 7 ways to get from Shangri-La to Chongqing by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane DIG - CKG
4h 42m¥2,333–3,642Bus, train via Kunming
cheapest- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain
19h 23m¥580–774Train via Kunming
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain
12h 31m¥596–725Bus, 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 Chongqing Westtrain
16h 57m¥616–750Drive 1,091.4 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Chongqingcar 1,091.4 km
14h 16m¥928–1,340Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane LJG - CKG
5h 54m¥1,098–2,427Train
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain
- Take the train from Xiangyun to Chongqing Westtrain
13h 48m¥583–682
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Chongqing is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥700 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Chongqing is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Chongqing. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Chongqing West via Lijiang and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Chongqing is 740 km. The road distance is 1091.4 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Chongqing without a car is to train via Kunming which takes 12h 31m and costs ¥550 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Shangri-La to Chongqing, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Chongqing is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train via Kunming, which costs ¥550 - ¥750 and takes 12h 31m.
Shangri-La to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Chongqing is 1091 km. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Shangri-La to Chongqing.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Chongqing, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Chongqing via Lijiang, Kunming, and Chongqing West in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,700
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,700
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Tianfu International, Liuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,200
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,300
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,900
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,900
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,900
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 Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
- Adult - second class
- ¥65–95
Train from Kunming to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Dali to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Xiangyun to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥470–520
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Kunming to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
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- 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 Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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
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