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How to get fromShangri-La to Tibetby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport

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    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane DIG - LZY
    10h 18m
    ¥3,553–10,065

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    24h 5m
    ¥573–578

  3. Drive 1,520.3 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Lhasacar car 1,520.3 km
    20h 43m
    ¥1,290–1,863

  4. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane DIG - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    4h 9m
    ¥1,970–4,280

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,526Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥551 and the journey takes 24h.

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