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17 h 27 min
1669 km.
from $91
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Xining, China → Lijiang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xining to Lijiang

Composite routes from Xining to Lijiang

Cheapest
17 h 27 min
Car
1669 km.
from $91
Other
8 h 5 min
Train, Plane
1093 km.
from $193.11
21 h 23 min
1092 km.
from $276.10
12 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
1093 km.
from $169.68
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1093 km.
from $219.22
23 h 4 min
Train, Bus
1092 km.
from $247.83
27 h 41 min
1094 km.
from $125.33

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
Ruili Airlines
Website
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
Air China
Website
8h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$108.14–$394.40
China Eastern Airlines
Website
4h 52m
Every day
$76.34–$458.01
China Southern Airlines
Website
4h 40m
Tuesday and Saturday
$203.56–$572.52
Sichuan Airlines
Website
8h 5m
Every day
$114.50–$381.68
Ruili Airlines
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$58.52–$381.68
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
3h 55m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$127.23–$407.12
Train operators
Found: 5
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
4h 31m
Once daily
$52.16–$57.25
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
4h 19m
Every 4 hours
$36.90–$89.06
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
Website
4h 1m
4 times a day
$21.63–$31.81
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
14h 7m
Once daily
$17.81–$39.44
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways K-Class
Website
2h 57m
Twice daily
$4.71–$13.99
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
China Bus Guide
Website
Lanzhou Airport Transportation
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$15.23
[email protected]
Contact via email
Lanzhou Airport Transportation
Website
1h 6m
Every 30 minutes
$4.76
0931-96556
0931-96556
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to train and bus via Chengdu which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 27h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Xining to Lijiang?

The distance between Xining and Lijiang is 1173 km. The road distance is 1838.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 21h 23m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Xining to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Xining to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 21h 23m.

Can I drive from Xining to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lijiang is 1838 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Xining 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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