What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an is to train and bus via Kunming which costs ¥650 - ¥850 and takes 16h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an is to fly and subway and train which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥800 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Shangri-La and Ya'an?

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Ya'an. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Ya'an via Lijiang, Kunming, Chengdu Airport T2, Huaxing and Chengdu West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Ya'an?

The distance between Shangri-La and Ya'an is 691 km. The road distance is 767.9 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La to Ya'an without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an without a car is to train and bus via Kunming which takes 16h 14m and costs ¥650 - ¥850.

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La to Ya'an train from?

Shangri-La to Ya'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.

Where does the Shangri-La to Ya'an train arrive?

Shangri-La to Ya'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Ya'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Ya'an is 768 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Shangri-La to Ya'an.

Where can I stay near Ya'an?

There are 10+ hotels available in Ya'an.

Shangri-La to Ya'an - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane DIG - CTU
2. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
7h 17m
¥3,104–4,143
Drive 767.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shangri-La to Ya'ancar 767.9 km
10h 9m
¥653–943
Train, bus via Kunming
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Leshantrain
4. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
16h 14m
¥666–815
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
3. Take the train from Dali to Leshantrain
4. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
19h 33m
¥734–898
Fly Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane DIG - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Incubation Parksubway
3. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
5h 21m
¥813–3,454
Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane LJG - CTU
3. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
7h 43m
¥1,969–3,828
Train
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu Shuangliu Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
16h 14m
¥751–903
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain
3. Take the train from Xiangyun to Leshantrain
4. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
16h 44m
¥701–830
Bus, train via Kunming
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 train from Kunming to Leshantrain
4. Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
21h 54m
¥698–922

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

35Weekly Planes

7h 4mAverage Duration

¥1,599Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shangri-La to Ya'an.

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Distance: 691.1 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Shangri-La to Ya'an via Lijiang, Kunming, Chengdu Shuangliu Airport, Chengdu Airport T2, Huaxing, West station, Chengdu West, and Ya'an in around 16h 14m.

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