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29 h 38 min
2647 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Beijing to Shangri-La

Composite routes from Beijing to Shangri-La

Cheapest
29 h 38 min
Car
2647 km.
from $145
Other
42 h 53 min
2037 km.
from $121.53
19 h 17 min
2036 km.
from $200.50
7 h 49 min
Train, Plane
2036 km.
from $367.10
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
2036 km.
from $258.62
8 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
2036 km.
from $301.75
8 h 33 min
Train, Plane
2036 km.
from $242.17
2 d 5 h 22 min
2037 km.
from $126.29

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$358.70

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$869.57
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$532.61

Qingdao Airlines

Website:
qdairlines.com/
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$532.61

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$434.78

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.15

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Chuxiong
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$18.48

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Beijing West to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.35
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
35h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$92.39

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
45h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$92.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shangri-La is to train which costs $54.35 - $130.43 and takes 42h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Shangri-La?

No, there is no direct train from Beijing station to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Shangri-La via Kunming South, Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.

How far is it from Beijing to Shangri-La?

The distance between Beijing and Shangri-La is 2097 km. The road distance is 2735 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Shangri-La without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Shangri-La without a car is to train via Chuxiong which takes 19h 17m and costs $184.78 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Beijing to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Shangri-La train from?

Beijing to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Beijing to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Chuxiong, which costs $184.78 - $217.39 and takes 19h 17m.

Where does the Beijing to Shangri-La train arrive?

Beijing to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Shangri-La is 2735 km. It takes approximately 30h 8m to drive from Beijing to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 40+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $14.41 per night.
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