There are 5 ways to get from Xining to Shangri-La by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Xining (XNN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane XNN - DIG
6h 40m¥1,250–5,556Train, 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
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
32h 49m¥857–1,163Train
- 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
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
23h 46m¥1,218–1,699Drive 1,531.1 km
- Drive from Xining to Shangri-Lacar 1,531.1 km
21h 34m¥1,302–1,881Train, 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
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
27h 27m¥1,031–1,741
Xining to Shangri-La by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shangri-La is to train and bus via Chengdu which costs ¥850 - ¥1200 and takes 32h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Xining to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Xining to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Shangri-La via Xi'an North Station, Kunming and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.
The distance between Xining and Shangri-La is 1031 km. The road distance is 1531.1 km.
The best way to get from Xining to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 23h 46m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Xining to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Xining to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
The best way to get from Xining to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 23h 46m.
Xining to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Shangri-La is 1531 km. It takes approximately 21h 34m to drive from Xining to Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Xining, China and Shangri-La, China?
Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Shangri-La via Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 23h 46m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xining to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
Flights from Xining to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–8,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xining to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
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 Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
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 Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
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
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
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