There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Xiamen by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane DIG - XMN
5h 42m¥2,359–4,975Fly to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane DIG - JJN
- Take the train from Jinjiang to Xiamentrain
7h 19m¥1,129–4,580Train
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South Station to Xiamentrain
22h 17m¥1,163–1,415Drive 2,527.8 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Xiamencar 2,527.8 km
25h 41m¥2,148–3,103
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Xiamen is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 22h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Xiamen is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs ¥2300 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Xiamen via Lijiang, Kunming Station and Kunming South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Xiamen is 1890 km. The road distance is 2527.8 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Xiamen without a car is to train which takes 22h 17m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Shangri-La to Xiamen, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Xiamen is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs ¥2300 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 22h 17m.
Shangri-La to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Xiamen is 2528 km. It takes approximately 25h 41m to drive from Shangri-La to Xiamen.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Xiamen, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Xiamen via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, and Kunming South Station in around 22h 17m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–5,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,400
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–4,900
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,400
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Kunming South Station to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥950–1,100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,600–1,800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,300–3,300
Train from Jinjiang to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥45–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥50–75
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