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37 h 21 min
3516 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ürümqi to Lijiang

Composite routes from Ürümqi to Lijiang

Cheapest
37 h 21 min
Car
3516 km.
from $193
Other
2 d 5 h 38 min
Train, Bus
2196 km.
from $264.91
10 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $266.70
12 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
2196 km.
from $272.75

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$380.43

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$456.52

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$358.70

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi South to Malan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Malan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Lijiang is to train and bus which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Lijiang is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $173.91 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Ürümqi to Lijiang?

The distance between Ürümqi and Lijiang is 2296 km. The road distance is 3533.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Lijiang without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Ürümqi to Lijiang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 14:05 in Ürümqi and 16:05 in Lijiang.

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Lijiang is 3534 km. It takes approximately 38h 22m to drive from Ürümqi 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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