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How to get fromShangri-La to Xi'anby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane DIG - XIY
    6h 45m
    ¥1,647–3,957

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain train
    18h 3m
    ¥938–1,121

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain train
    23h 42m
    ¥970–1,228

  4. Drive 1,615.7 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Xi'ancar car 1,615.7 km
    18h 42m
    ¥1,373–1,983

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥810Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,177.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Xi'an, China?

Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Shi Tushuguan via Lijiang, Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 18h 3m.

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