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1223 km.
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Lijiang, China → Shanghai, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Shanghai

Composite routes from Lijiang to Shanghai

Cheapest
12 h 29 min
Car
1223 km.
from $67
Other
44 h 49 min
Bus, Train
2115 km.
from $98.10
18 h 10 min
2116 km.
from $257.20
6 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
2115 km.
from $210.76
2 d 2 h 21 min
Bus, Train
2115 km.
from $86.14

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$547.07
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$636.13

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$547.07

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$407.12

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$585.24

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$445.29
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$585.24

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$159.03–$178.12
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$12.72

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$20.36

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
35h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$95.42
Train from Kunming to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
38h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$101.78

Shanghai Metro

Phone:
(86)021-64370000
Website:
shmetro.com
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.76
Bus from Nantong to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Shanghai is to bus and train via Nantong which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $130.43 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Shanghai?

The distance between Lijiang and Shanghai is 2153 km. The road distance is 2806.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 18h 10m and costs $152.17 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Lijiang to Shanghai, including transfers.

Train or fly from Lijiang to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $130.43 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $195.65 and takes 18h 10m.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Shanghai is 2807 km. It takes approximately 28h 22m to drive from Lijiang to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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