What is the cheapest way to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang is to bus and train which costs ¥800 - ¥2900 and takes 34h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang is to bus and fly which takes 10h 30m and costs ¥1100 - ¥4200.

How far is it from Siem Reap to Lijiang?

The distance between Siem Reap and Lijiang is 1610 km.

How do I travel from Siem Reap to Lijiang without a car?

The best way to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 39m and costs ¥800 - ¥2900.

How long does it take to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Siem Reap and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Siem Reap. It is currently 1:39 PM in Siem Reap and 2:39 PM in Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 321+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Siem Reap to Lijiang - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Siem Reap to Lijiang by bus, plane, or train

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Bus, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus
2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane SAI - LJG
10h 30m
¥1,173–4,182
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus
3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
5. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
34h 39m
¥809–2,882
Bus, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus
2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane SAI - DIG
3. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
13h 27m
¥1,448–4,887

Siem Reap (SAI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

14Weekly Planes

9h 15mAverage Duration

¥1,014Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,609.9 km
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Siem Reap, Cambodia and Lijiang, China?

There is no direct connection from Siem Reap to Lijiang. However, you can take the bus to Siem Reap Airport, walk to Siem Reap (SAI) airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG), walk to Lijiang Airport, then take the bus to Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siem Reap to Lijiang via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Morning Market, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 34h 39m.

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