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34 h 2 min
2569 km.
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Lijiang, China → Kathmandu, Nepal

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Kathmandu

Composite routes from Lijiang to Kathmandu

Cheapest
34 h 2 min
Car
2569 km.
from $141
Other
12 h 23 min
Train, Plane
1473 km.
from $205.78
44 h 40 min
Train
1472 km.
from $210.74
11 h 1 min
Train, Plane
1473 km.
from $207.41

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$456.52
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$228.26
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$217.39

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
16h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$358.70

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
16h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$358.70

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$597.83

Himalaya

Website:
himalaya-airlines.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$336.96
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$271.74

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

Bus operators

Qichezhan

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

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmu
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$35.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Kathmandu is to train and bus and drive which costs $130.43 - $152.17 and takes 44h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Kathmandu is to train and fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $119.57 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Kathmandu?

The distance between Lijiang and Kathmandu is 1513 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Lijiang to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 2h 15m behind Lijiang. It is currently 17:46 in Lijiang and 15:31 in Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $9.18 per night.
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