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How to Travel from

Xining to Lijiang

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Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$394.40
Plane from Lanzhou to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$381.68
Plane from Xining to Dali
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$394.40

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$458.01
Plane from Xining to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96
Plane from Xining to Dali
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$572.52
Plane from Xining to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$381.68
Plane from Xining to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Lanzhou to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$381.68

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Xining to Dali
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$407.12

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.16–$57.25
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$146.31
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$15.90
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$89.06
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$25.45
Train from Xining to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.37–$139.95

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:
$21.63–$31.81
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Xining to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
14h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$39.44

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$13.99

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.23

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.76

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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