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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Urumqi

Composite routes from Lijiang to Urumqi

Cheapest
36 h 25 min
Car
3558 km.
from $195
Other
10 h 55 min
Train, Plane
2196 km.
from $310.54
2 d 2 h 54 min
Bus, Train
2196 km.
from $194.60
11 h 47 min
Train, Plane
2196 km.
from $385

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$826.97

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$826.97

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$699.74

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$890.58
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$826.97
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$826.97
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Urumqi Airlines Co

Website:
urumqi-air.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$496.18

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Dali to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu Station to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
32h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$108.14
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.82–$12.09

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.81

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ürümqi is to bus and train which costs $130.43 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $217.39 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Ürümqi?

The distance between Lijiang and Ürümqi is 2285 km. The road distance is 3528.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Ürümqi without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Lijiang to Ürümqi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 2h behind Lijiang. It is currently 17:46 in Lijiang and 15:46 in Ürümqi.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Ürümqi is 3529 km. It takes approximately 38h 5m to drive from Lijiang to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 38+ hotels available in Ürümqi. Prices start at $17.88 per night.
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