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How to get fromTibet to Kunmingby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tibet to Kunming by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tibet to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LXA - KMG
    3h 49m
    ¥1,740–3,870

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    31h 42m
    ¥784–873

  3. Drive 2,122.5 km

    1. Drive from Tibet to Kunmingcar car 2,122.5 km
    26h 54m
    ¥1,805–2,607

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥815Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,358.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Tibet, China and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Tibet to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tibet to Kunming via Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Shangri-La County, Shangri-La, and Lijiang in around 31h 42m.

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