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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shangri-La to Tacheng

Composite routes from Shangri-La to Tacheng

Cheapest
46 h 9 min
Car
3441 km.
from $189
Other
2 d 12 h 9 min
2556 km.
from $266.87
2 d 51 min
2560 km.
from $277.26
14 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
2560 km.
from $460.74

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Karamay
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$763.36

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Tacheng
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$394.40
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Karamay
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$636.13

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95
Train from Xi'an North to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$78.88–$86.51
Train from Kunming to Mianyang
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$114.50

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Mianyang to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
30h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$101.78
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.82–$12.09

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi to Tacheng
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08
Train from Karamay to Tacheng
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$22.90

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Tacheng is to train which costs $141.30 - $250 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Tacheng is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $173.91 - $358.70 .

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

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Tacheng. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Tacheng via Lijiang, Kunming, Xi'an North, Beijing West Station and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Tacheng?

The distance between Shangri-La and Tacheng is 2577 km. The road distance is 4312.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Tacheng without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 2 days 0h and costs $239.13 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Shangri-La to Tacheng, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Shangri-La to Tacheng?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Tacheng is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $173.91 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs $239.13 - $358.70 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

Tacheng is 2h behind Shangri-La. It is currently 04:26 in Shangri-La and 02:26 in Tacheng.

Where does the Shangri-La to Tacheng train arrive?

Shangri-La to Tacheng train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Tacheng?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Tacheng is 4312 km. It takes approximately 46h 42m to drive from Shangri-La to Tacheng.

Where can I stay near Tacheng?

There are one+ hotels available in Tacheng. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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