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43 h 49 min
3229 km.
from $177
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Thimphu, Bhutan → Lijiang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thimphu to Lijiang

Composite routes from Thimphu to Lijiang

Cheapest
43 h 49 min
Car
3229 km.
from $177
Other
21 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1047 km.
from $211.20
13 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1047 km.
from $238.26

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
Ruili Airlines
Website
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
20h 15m
Saturday
$138.97–$391.64
Sichuan Airlines
Website
21h
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$619.04–$1,642.36
Ruili Airlines
Website
30h
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$543.24–$1,389.69
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
16h 30m
Tuesday
$138.97–$379.01
Train operators
Found: 1
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
1h 20m
3 times a day
$6.95–$10.11
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$14.64
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Lijiang is to fly which costs $119.57 - $315.22 and takes 21h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thimphu to Lijiang is to fly and train which takes 13h 32m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Thimphu to Lijiang?

The distance between Thimphu and Lijiang is 1153 km.

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

It takes approximately 21h 58m to get from Thimphu to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Thimphu to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Thimphu to Lijiang is to fly which takes 21h 58m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 . There are no good options to train or bus between Thimphu to Lijiang.

What is the time difference between Thimphu and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 2h ahead of Thimphu. It is currently 16:26 in Thimphu and 18:26 in Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 161+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $13.57 per night.
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