There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Lijiang by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane XNN - LJG
7h 23m¥2,141–3,241Train, bus via Chengdu
cheapest- Take the train from Xining to Chengdu West stationtrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
28h 25m¥816–1,076Train
- Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
21h 22m¥1,197–1,663Drive 1,662.8 km
- Drive from Xining to Lijiangcar 1,662.8 km
21h 36m¥1,398–2,019Train, bus
- Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
23h 2m¥990–1,654
Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to train and bus via Chengdu which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 28h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Lijiang via Xi'an North Station and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
The distance between Xining and Lijiang is 1169 km. The road distance is 1662.8 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Xining to Lijiang, including transfers.
Xining to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 21h 22m.
Xining to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lijiang is 1663 km. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Xining to Lijiang.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Lijiang, China?
Ruili Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and five other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Lijiang via Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,400
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,200
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,600
Train from Xining to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–320
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥380–550
Train from Xining to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥286–850
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥360–490
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥600–850
Train from Xining to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥330–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,200
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–670
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–670
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Xining to Chengdu West station
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–140
- Hard sleeper
- ¥190–270
- Soft sleeper
- ¥310–400
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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