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How to Travel from

Kathmandu to Shangri-La

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Cheapest
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Car
32 h 25 min
2406 km.
from $132
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Kathmandu, Nepal → Shangri-La, China

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

Composite routes from Kathmandu to Shangri-La

Cheapest
32 h 25 min
Car
2406 km.
from $132
Other
9 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1413 km.
from $338.53
41 h 47 min
1413 km.
from $191.45
18 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1413 km.
from $393.42
9 h 43 min
Taxi, Plane
1413 km.
from $322.35

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Dao
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$391.30
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Dao
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Simara Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$271.74

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$413.04
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Dao
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Simara Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$413.04

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$74.67

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$35.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Shangri-La is to drive and bus which costs $125 - $135.87 and takes 41h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Shangri-La?

The distance between Kathmandu and Shangri-La is 1626 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Kathmandu to Shangri-La, including transfers.

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

Shangri-La is 2h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 16:30 in Kathmandu and 18:45 in Shangri-La.

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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