There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Nanning by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Chuxiong
best- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Miletrain
- Take the train from Mile to Nanningtrain
12h 5m¥431–855Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Nanningtrain
21h 25m¥271–495Bus
- 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 East to Nanningbus
24h 23m¥445–746Drive 1,346.3 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Nanningcar 1,346.3 km
14h¥1,144–1,653Fly
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Nanning (NNG)plane DIG - NNG
8h 33m¥949–4,355
Shangri-La to Nanning by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Nanning is to train which costs ¥270 - ¥500 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Nanning is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs ¥950 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Nanning. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Nanning via Lijiang and Kunming East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Nanning. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Nanning via Lijiang, Chuxiong and Mile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Nanning is 1297 km. The road distance is 1346.3 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Nanning without a car is to train via Chuxiong which takes 12h 5m and costs ¥430 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Shangri-La to Nanning, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Nanning bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Nanning train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Nanning is to train via Chuxiong which takes 12h 5m and costs ¥430 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥440 - ¥750 and takes 24h 23m, you could also fly, which costs ¥950 - ¥4400 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Nanning, China?
You can take a train from Shangri-La to Nanning via Lijiang, Chuxiong, and Mile in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Nanning via Lijiang Bus Station, Lijiang, Kunming Station, Taipingcun, East Bus Station, and Kunming East in around 24h 23m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nanning via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nanning via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,000
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nanning via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–7,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nanning via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
- Website
- airguilin.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nanning via Kunming, Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,300
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Chuxiong
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Chuxiong to Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥95–200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥95–140
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥140–200
Train from Mile to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥190–450
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥190–270
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥320–450
Train from Kunming to Nanning
- Hard Seat
- ¥85–120
- Hard sleeper
- ¥160–230
- Soft sleeper
- ¥260–340
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- 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 to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–238
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–200
Bus from Kunming East to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–340
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥200–280
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More Questions & Answers
Shangri-La to Nanning bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Nanning train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Nanning is 1346 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Shangri-La to Nanning.
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