There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Hainan by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane DIG - SYX
5h 33m¥2,344–6,050Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming to Haikoubus
28h¥482–871Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Shangri-La to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
19h 50m¥1,547–2,217Fly to Haikou Airport
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Haikou Airport (HAK)plane DIG - HAK
5h 42m¥999–4,655Bus
- 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 to Haikoubus
33h 54m¥514–978
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Hainan is to train and bus which costs ¥480 - ¥900 and takes 28h.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Hainan is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs ¥2300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Hainan. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Bihu Garden via Lijiang, Kunming and Maritime Bureau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Hainan is 1481 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Hainan without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h and costs ¥480 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Shangri-La to Hainan, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Hainan bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Hainan is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs ¥2300 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥1000 and takes 33h 54m.
Shangri-La to Hainan bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
There are 143+ hotels available in Hainan.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Hainan, China?
Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Bihu Garden via Lijiang Bus Station, Lijiang, Kunming Station, Kunming, Haikou, and Maritime Bureau in around 33h 54m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–6,000
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–7,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Haikou Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–8,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–6,000
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–7,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Haikou Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–8,000
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Haikou Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–8,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–7,000
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Haikou Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,600
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming to Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–564
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
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 to Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–564
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- https://www.tropicalhainan.com/a-complete-guide-to-haikou-ferry-routes-ticket-prices-and-charges/
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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