What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang is to train via Guiyang which costs ¥250 - ¥440 and takes 15h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Shangri-La and Guiyang?

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Guiyang. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Guiyang North via Lijiang and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Guiyang?

The distance between Shangri-La and Guiyang is 1039 km. The road distance is 1096.6 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La to Guiyang without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs ¥390 - ¥500.

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang?

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La to Guiyang train from?

Shangri-La to Guiyang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.

Train or fly from Shangri-La to Guiyang?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Guiyang is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs ¥390 - ¥500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1100 - ¥5000 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Shangri-La to Guiyang train arrive?

Shangri-La to Guiyang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Guiyang?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Guiyang is 1097 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Shangri-La to Guiyang.

Where can I stay near Guiyang?

There are 117+ hotels available in Guiyang.

Shangri-La to Guiyang - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Guiyang Northtrain
9h 59m
¥396–495
Train via Guiyang
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Guiyangtrain
15h 43m
¥253–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
3. Take the train from Kunming to Guiyang Northtrain
15h 38m
¥428–602
Drive 1,096.6 km
1. Drive from Shangri-La to Guiyangcar 1,096.6 km
11h 3m
¥932–1,346
Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)plane DIG - KWE
9h 42m
¥1,152–4,980
Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)plane LJG - KWE
6h 34m
¥1,717–3,465

Shangri-La to Guiyang by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 59mAverage Duration

¥396Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,039.3 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Guiyang, China?

You can take a train from Shangri-La to Guiyang North via Lijiang and Kunming in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) 5 times a day.

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