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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kunming South to Lijiang

Composite routes from Kunming South to Lijiang

Cheapest
11 h 57 min
Car
1157 km.
from $63
Other
5 h 18 min
344 km.
from $45.57

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:
$63.61–$229.01

Train operators

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:
$10.81–$21.63

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63

Kunming Rail Transit

Train from Kunming South station to Dashuying
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.31–$1.08
Train from Dashuying to East
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.31–$1.08

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming South to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming South to Lijiang is to train which costs $25 - $40.22 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming South to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Kunming South to Lijiang is to line 4 subway and line 3 subway and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Kunming South to Lijiang?

The distance between Kunming South and Lijiang is 473 km. The road distance is 519.4 km.

How do I travel from Kunming South to Lijiang without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming South to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $25 - $40.22 .

How long does it take to get from Kunming South to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Kunming South to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or bus from Kunming South to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Kunming South to Lijiang is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $25 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $35.87 and takes 10h 20m.

Can I drive from Kunming South to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming South to Lijiang is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kunming South to 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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