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

The cheapest way to get from Yichang to Lijiang is to bus and train via Chengdu which costs ¥600 - ¥1200 and takes 32h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yichang to Lijiang is to bus and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs ¥2100 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Yichang and Lijiang?

No, there is no direct train from Yichang to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Yichang East and arriving at Lijiang via S. Square of Chongqing N. station, Chongqing West, Kunming South and Chuxiong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Yichang to Lijiang?

The distance between Yichang and Lijiang is 1865 km. The road distance is 1511 km.

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

The best way to get from Yichang to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs ¥750 - ¥1300.

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

It takes approximately 15h 55m to get from Yichang to Lijiang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yichang to Lijiang train from?

Yichang to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Yichang East station.

Where does the Yichang to Lijiang train arrive?

Yichang to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Chongqing North station.

Can I drive from Yichang to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Yichang to Lijiang is 1511 km. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Yichang to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 320+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Yichang to Lijiang - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Yichang to Lijiang by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Yichang East to Chongqing Northtrain
2. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
4. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
15h 55m
¥748–1,250
Bus, train via Chengdu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Take the train from Yichang East to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
32h 58m
¥646–1,164
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Yichang to Maoping port Yichangbus
2. Take the ferry from Maoping port Yichang to Chongqingferry
3. Take the train from Chongqing West to Dalitrain
4. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
3d 14h
Drive 1,511 km
1. Drive from Yichang to Lijiangcar 1,511 km
17h 55m
¥1,274–1,840
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Take the train from Yichang East to Wuhantrain
3. Take the train from Wuhan to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
5. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
18h 47m
¥974–1,319
Bus to Yichang Sanxia Airport, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Fly from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane YIH - DIG
3. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
14h 11m
¥2,615–6,645
Bus, train to Jingzhou Shashi Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Take the train from Yichang East to Jingzhoutrain
3. Fly from Jingzhou Shashi Airport (SHS) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane SHS - LJG
9h 27m
¥702–3,352
Bus to Yichang Sanxia Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Fly from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane YIH - LJG
6h 44m
¥2,140–6,040
Bus to Yichang Sanxia Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Fly from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane YIH - KMG
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
10h 1m
¥1,812–4,779
Bus to Yichang Sanxia Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba, bus
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Fly from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane YIH - DLU
3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
8h 41m
¥782–3,688
Bus, train to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
1. Take the bus from Gezhouba Hotel to Yichang Airportbus
2. Take the train from Yichang East to Hankoutrain
3. Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane WUH - LJG
9h 18m
¥794–3,666

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

21Weekly Planes

12h 3mAverage Duration

¥2,527Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Yichang to Lijiang.

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Distance: 1,865.1 km
Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Yichang, China and Lijiang, China?

You can take a vehicle from Yichang to Lijiang via Yichang East, Chongqing North, S. Square of Chongqing N. station, Chongqing West, Chongqing West, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 15h 55m.

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