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There are 4 ways to get from Xiamen to Shangri-La by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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    1. Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane XMN - DIG
    5h 32m
    ¥1,164–5,076

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    21h 33m
    ¥1,184–1,363

  3. Drive 2,521.8 km

    1. Drive from Xiamen to Shangri-Lacar car 2,521.8 km
    25h 33m
    ¥2,143–3,095

  4. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane XMN - LJG
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    6h 57m
    ¥1,527–3,159

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Shangri-La via Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 21h 33m.

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