There are 4 ways to get from Xiamen to Lijiang by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane XMN - LJG
4h 15m¥1,955–3,761Train to Qingyang Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Xiamen North to Jinjiangtrain
- Fly from Qingyang Airport (IQN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane IQN - LJG
8h 38m¥901–4,057Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
18h 56m¥1,166–1,357Drive 2,365.9 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Lijiangcar 2,365.9 km
23h 59m¥1,996–2,882
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Lijiang is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1400 and takes 18h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Lijiang is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Lijiang via Kunming South and Chuxiong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.
The distance between Xiamen and Lijiang is 1848 km. The road distance is 2365.9 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 18h 56m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Xiamen to Lijiang, including transfers.
Xiamen to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Lijiang is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1400 and takes 18h 56m.
Xiamen to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Lijiang is 2366 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Xiamen to Lijiang.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Lijiang, China?
Beijing Capital and Xiamen Airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Lijiang via Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 18h 56m.
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Qingyang Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–7,000
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,700
Flights from Qingyang Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,900
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–5,500
Flights from Qingyang Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,900
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Qingyang Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,900
Train from Xiamen to Kunming South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,050
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,600–1,800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,300–3,300
Train from Xiamen North to Jinjiang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥24–27
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥37–41
- Business Class Seat
- ¥45–70
Train from Kunming South to Chuxiong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Xiamen North to Jinjiang
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥35–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥40–60
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥35–55
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
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