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How to get fromShangri-La to Kashgarby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Kashgar by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane plane DIG - KHG
    14h 38m
    ¥2,847–11,058

  2. Train via Chengdu

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain train
    3. Take the train from Xiangyun to Chengdu Easttrain train
    4. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Kashgartrain train
    2d 15h
    ¥1,057–1,642

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Guangyuantrain train
    4. Take the train from Guangyuan to Kashgartrain train
    2d 10h
    ¥1,109–1,702

  4. Drive 3,586.2 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Kashgarcar car 3,586.2 km
    46h 54m
    ¥3,047–4,402

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain train
    4. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Kashgartrain train
    2d 18h
    ¥1,090–1,720

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,835Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,553.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Kashgar via Lijiang, Kunming, Guangyuan, and Kashgar in around 2d 10h.

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