There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain Shangri-La
1h 31m¥70–94Bus
- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
3h 35m¥78–131Drive 163.8 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Lijiangcar 163.8 km
1h 50m¥140–202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shangri-La to Lijiangtaxi 163.8 km
1h 50m¥330–400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang is to train which costs ¥70 - ¥95 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥70 - ¥95.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Lijiang station. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Lijiang Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Lijiang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Lijiang is 132 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥70 - ¥95.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥70 - ¥95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥75 - ¥140 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Lijiang, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Shangri-La to Lijiang once daily. Tickets cost ¥45–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥59–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- ¥330–400
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More Questions & Answers
Shangri-La to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Lijiang is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Shangri-La to Lijiang.
There are 318+ hotels available in Lijiang.