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22 h 32 min
1726 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Potala

Composite routes from Lijiang to Potala

Cheapest
22 h 32 min
Car
1726 km.
from $94
Other
5 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
942 km.
from $212.61
26 h 59 min
Train, Bus
942 km.
from $135.63
6 h 40 min
Train, Plane
942 km.
from $181.47
11 h 7 min
Train, Plane
942 km.
from $190.71
10 h 41 min
Train, Plane
942 km.
from $165.99
11 h 23 min
Taxi, Plane
942 km.
from $295.45
17 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
942 km.
from $284.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$260.87
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$217.39
Plane from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$260.87
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$336.96

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43
Plane from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$260.87
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$217.39
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$336.96

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$239.13
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Train operators

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:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Bus operators

Airports China

Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.39

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$74.67

Mipang

Website:
top.chinaz.com/site_www.mipang.com.html
Bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Potala is to train and bus which costs $88.04 - $94.57 and takes 26h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Potala is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $152.17 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Potala?

The distance between Lijiang and Potala is 1053 km. The road distance is 1734.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Potala without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 59m and costs $88.04 - $94.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Lijiang to Potala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Potala?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Potala is 1734 km. It takes approximately 26h 6m to drive from Lijiang to Potala.

Where can I stay near Potala?

There are 26+ hotels available in Potala. Prices start at $9.75 per night.
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