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

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There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Kunming by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane DIG - KMG
    2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    2h 14m
    ¥1,736–3,348

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train Shangri-La
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train Lijiang
    6h 27m
    ¥186–265

  3. 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 Kunmingtrain train
    10h 7m
    ¥224–438

  4. Drive 601.5 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Kunmingcar car 601.5 km
    6h 11m
    ¥511–739

Shangri-La to Kunming by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Shangri-La to Kunming via Lijiang in around 6h 27m.

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