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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kunming Airport to Lijiang

Composite routes from Kunming Airport to Lijiang

Cheapest
5 h 18 min
Car
525 km.
from $28
Other
3 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
333 km.
from $167.13

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is to bus which costs $27.17 - $29.35 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang?

The distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) and Lijiang is 352 km. The road distance is 525.6 km.

How do I travel from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $25 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $27.17 - $29.35 and takes 10h 28m.

Can I drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 157+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $14.02 per night.
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