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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Lanzhou to Lijiang

Cheapest
12 h 2 min
Car
1047 km.
from $57
Other
5 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1076 km.
from $227.24
19 h 57 min
1077 km.
from $249.91
21 h 7 min
Train, Bus
1077 km.
from $235.14
24 h 36 min
1076 km.
from $121.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lanzhou to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$326.09

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Lanzhou to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$336.96

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$32.61–$35.87
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$119.57
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 West Station to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$53.26
Train from Lanzhou to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.51–$97.83

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–$26.09

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lanzhou to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
11h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.60

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:
$3.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Lijiang is to train and bus via Chengdu which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 24h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Lijiang is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $54.35 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Lanzhou to Lijiang?

The distance between Lanzhou and Lijiang is 1242 km. The road distance is 1633.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 19h 57m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Lanzhou to Lijiang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Lijiang is 1634 km. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Lanzhou to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 161+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $13.57 per night.
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