There are 6 ways to get from Shangri-La to Jinghong 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 Jinghong (JHG)plane DIG - JHG
4h 36m¥658–3,475Bus
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 South to Jinghongbus
21h 6m¥376–632Train
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
11h 38m¥413–665Bus, 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 Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
14h 48m¥434–818Drive 829 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Jinghongcar 829 km
9h 24m¥705–1,017Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane LJG - JHG
4h 48m¥1,623–3,360
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Jinghong is to train which costs ¥410 - ¥700 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Jinghong is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥650 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Jinghong. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Xishuangbanna Airport via Lijiang, Kunming South and Civil Aviation Ticket Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Jinghong station. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via Lijiang, Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Jinghong is 670 km. The road distance is 829 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Jinghong without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs ¥410 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Shangri-La to Jinghong, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Jinghong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Jinghong train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Jinghong is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥650 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥410 - ¥700 and takes 11h 38m, you could also bus, which costs ¥370 - ¥650 and takes 21h 6m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Jinghong, China?
Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Jinghong (JHG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Xishuangbanna Station via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, and Kunming South in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,100
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–5,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Jinghong via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,200
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,100
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,400
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,100
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
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–350
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥200–220
- First Class
- ¥290–350
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–350
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥200–220
- First Class
- ¥290–350
Train from Dali to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥110–250
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–250
- [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 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
Bus from Kunming South to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥150–250
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥150–210
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More Questions & Answers
Shangri-La to Jinghong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Jinghong train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Jinghong is 829 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Shangri-La to Jinghong.
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