What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong is to train and bus which costs ¥360 - ¥550 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Shangri-La and Tengchong?

No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Tengchong. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Yunnan Tengchong via Lijiang and Kunming West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Tengchong?

The distance between Shangri-La and Tengchong is 358 km. The road distance is 599.3 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La to Tengchong without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 40m and costs ¥360 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La to Tengchong bus from?

Shangri-La to Tengchong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Shangri-La to Tengchong?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥1000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥390 - ¥650 and takes 22h 19m.

Where does the Shangri-La to Tengchong bus arrive?

Shangri-La to Tengchong bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Tengchong?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Tengchong is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Shangri-La to Tengchong.

Where can I stay near Tengchong?

There are 14+ hotels available in Tengchong.

Shangri-La to Tengchong - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shangri-La to Tengchong by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Tengchong
best
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tengchong (TCZ)plane DIG - TCZ
4h 56m
¥1,059–5,575
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Tengchongbus
16h 40m
¥366–541
Drive 599.3 km
1. Drive from Shangri-La to Tengchongcar 599.3 km
6h 29m
¥510–736
Fly to Luxi, taxi
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Luxi (LUM)plane DIG - LUM
2. Take the taxi from Luxi (LUM) to Tengchongtaxi
5h 19m
¥979–4,475
Fly to Baoshan, taxi
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Baoshan (BSD)plane DIG - BSD
2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Tengchongtaxi
4h 43m
¥1,969–5,825
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Tengchongbus
22h 19m
¥398–648

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tengchong (TCZ) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

¥1,031Cheapest Price

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Distance: 357.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Lucky Air Co. Ltd. and China Eastern Airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tengchong (TCZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Yunnan Tengchong via Lijiang Bus Station, Lijiang, Kunming Station, Kunming Station, South Ring Road, Donfeng Square, West Bus Station, and Kunming West in around 22h 19m.

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