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40 h 19 min
3160 km.
from $173
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia → Lijiang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang

Composite routes from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang

Cheapest
40 h 19 min
Car
3160 km.
from $173
Fastest
3 h 49 min
Plane
Other
3 d 10 h 8 min
2410 km.
from $144.72
46 h 53 min
2410 km.
from $413.37
16 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
2410 km.
from $494.92
2 d 10 h 34 min
2410 km.
from $201.09
2 d 21 h 50 min
Train, Bus
2410 km.
from $235.05

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
10h 20m
Every day
$217.39–$760.87
China Eastern Airlines
Website
13h 25m
Thursday and Sunday
$380.43–$706.52
China Southern Airlines
Website
13h 30m
Thursday and Sunday
$380.43–$706.52
Train operators
Found: 7
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
2h 16m
Every 4 hours
$28.26–$30.43
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
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
China Railways Z-Class
Website
32h 7m
Twice daily
$31.52–$86.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
25h 1m
Once a week
$15.22–$130.43
+976-1900-1949
+976-1900-1949
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways K-Class
Website
13h 25m
Once daily
$14.13–$36.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways
Website
25h 34m
Twice a week
$130.43–$206.52
86-010-12306
86-010-12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$13.01
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang is to train via Xinyang which costs $81.52 - $304.35 and takes 3 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $228.26 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Lijiang is 2481 km. The road distance is 3492.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 46h 53m and costs $217.39 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $228.26 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $217.39 - $380.43 and takes 46h 53m.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Lijiang is 3493 km. It takes approximately 40h 20m to drive from Ulaanbaatar 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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