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Luang Prabang to Lijiang

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13 h 35 min
1137 km.
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Luang Prabang, Laos → Lijiang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Lijiang

Composite routes from Luang Prabang to Lijiang

Cheapest
13 h 35 min
Car
1137 km.
from $62
Fastest
1 h 48 min
Plane
Other
13 h 49 min
798 km.
from $129.10
19 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $132.36
17 h
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $148.04
8 h 1 min
Train, Plane
800 km.
from $126.30
18 h 50 min
Train, Bus
800 km.
from $124.78

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Kunming Airlines
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Ruili Airlines
Website
Qingdao Airlines
Website
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
5h 40m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$76.09–$130.43
Kunming Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$86.96–$141.30
Ruili Airlines
Website
1h 13m
Every day
$26.09–$260.87
Qingdao Airlines
Website
1h 20m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$26.09–$260.87
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
15h 10m
Saturday
$81.52–$228.26
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways D-Class
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China Railways C-Class
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Laos - China Railway
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China Railways D-Class
Website
1h 15m
Hourly
$9.78–$18.48
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
Website
2h 54m
Twice daily
$13.04–$19.57
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Laos - China Railway
Website
7h 37m
Once daily
$18.48–$119.57
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$13.01
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang is to train and bus which costs $48.91 - $152.17 and takes 18h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Lijiang is 815 km. The road distance is 1222.9 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Lijiang without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs $46.74 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $46.74 - $173.91 and takes 13h 49m.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 17:35 in Luang Prabang and 18:35 in Lijiang.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Lijiang is 1223 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Luang Prabang 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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