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

The cheapest way to get from Tongren to Lijiang is to train and bus which costs ¥490 - ¥650 and takes 16h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tongren to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥1000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Tongren and Lijiang?

No, there is no direct train from Tongren to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Tongren and arriving at Lijiang via Anshun West, Kunming South and Chuxiong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Tongren to Lijiang?

The distance between Tongren and Lijiang is 1264 km. The road distance is 1206 km.

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

The best way to get from Tongren to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs ¥500 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Tongren to Lijiang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tongren to Lijiang train from?

Tongren to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Tongren station.

Train or fly from Tongren to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Tongren to Lijiang is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs ¥500 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1000 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Tongren to Lijiang train arrive?

Tongren to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Anshun West station.

Can I drive from Tongren to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Tongren to Lijiang is 1206 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Tongren to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 325+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Tongren to Lijiang - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tongren to Lijiang by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tongren to Anshun Westtrain
2. Take the train from Anshun West to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
4. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
10h 15m
¥545–695
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tongren to Tongren Southtrain
2. Take the train from Tongren South to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
16h 28m
¥499–607
Train, bus via Guiyang
1. Take the train from Tongren to Guiyang Northtrain
2. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
15h 19m
¥521–630
Drive 1,206 km
1. Drive from Tongren to Lijiangcar 1,206 km
12h 57m
¥1,020–1,473
Fly
1. Fly from Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane TEN - LJG
6h 9m
¥1,060–6,067

Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,263.5 km
Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Tongren, Guizhou, China and Lijiang, China?

You can take a train from Tongren to Lijiang via Anshun West, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, China Express Airlines, China West Air, and seven other airlines fly from Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) 3 times a day.

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