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How to Travel from

Ürümqi to Shangri-La

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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

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
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 Turpan to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Turpan to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$304.35
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

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

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangyuan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$50.00

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:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Ürümqi South to Malan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22
Train from Lanzhou to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$19.57

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$20.65
Train from Malan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$16.30

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$9.78

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La is to train which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 40h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Ürümqi and Shangri-La?

No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Shangri-La via Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Guangyuan, Kunming and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.

How far is it from Ürümqi to Shangri-La?

The distance between Ürümqi and Shangri-La is 2132 km. The road distance is 3220.4 km.

How do I travel from Ürümqi to Shangri-La without a car?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 40h 27m and costs $141.30 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Shangri-La train from?

Ürümqi to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.

Train or fly from Ürümqi to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 40h 27m.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Shangri-La?

Shangri-La is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 20:49 in Ürümqi and 22:49 in Shangri-La.

Where does the Ürümqi to Shangri-La train arrive?

Ürümqi to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Shangri-La is 3220 km. It takes approximately 40h 26m to drive from Ürümqi to Shangri-La.

Which airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport Airport?

Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and China Eastern Airlines offer flights from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 40+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $14.41 per night.
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