What is the cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang is to train which costs ¥450 - ¥1100 and takes 41h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥850 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct train between Taiyuan and Lijiang?

No, there is no direct train from Taiyuan to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan and arriving at Lijiang via Taiyuan South, Xi'an North Station and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.

How far is it from Taiyuan to Lijiang?

The distance between Taiyuan and Lijiang is 1739 km. The road distance is 2072.4 km.

How do I travel from Taiyuan to Lijiang without a car?

The best way to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 21h 4m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.

How long does it take to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taiyuan to Lijiang train from?

Taiyuan to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Taiyuan South station.

Train or fly from Taiyuan to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥850 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1600 and takes 21h 4m.

Where does the Taiyuan to Lijiang train arrive?

Taiyuan to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Taiyuan to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Taiyuan to Lijiang is 2072 km. It takes approximately 22h 29m to drive from Taiyuan to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 318+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Taiyuan to Lijiang - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Taiyuan to Lijiang by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best
1. Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane TYN - LJG
4h 26m
¥857–3,763
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Shijiazhuangtrain
2. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
41h 24m
¥456–1,092
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
21h 4m
¥1,156–1,582
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Zhengzhoubus
2. Take the train from Zhengzhou to Xian Northtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
31h 1m
¥1,280–1,521
Drive 2,072.4 km
1. Drive from Taiyuan to Lijiangcar 2,072.4 km
22h 29m
¥1,762–2,545
Fly to Dali Huangcaoba, bus
1. Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TYN - DLU
2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
7h 53m
¥899–3,711

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,738.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Lijiang, China?

Tibet Airlines Corporation, China West Air, and five other airlines fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taiyuan to Lijiang via Taiyuan South, Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 21h 4m.

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