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How to Travel from

Lào Cai to Lijiang

by Train, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Car
9 h 2 min
880 km.
from $48
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Eight ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Lijiang

Composite routes from Lào Cai to Lijiang

Cheapest
9 h 2 min
Car
880 km.
from $48
Other
9 h 2 min
Rideshare
880 km.
from $11.48
10 h 49 min
616 km.
from $54
15 h 49 min
Train, Bus
616 km.
from $60.20
9 h 37 min
Train, Plane
616 km.
from $140.82
16 h 56 min
Train, bus via Yunnan Mengzi, Train, bus via Yunnan Mengzi
616 km.
from $53.30
13 h 1 min
Train, Plane
616 km.
from $158.82
11 h 36 min
Train, Plane
616 km.
from $185.38

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13

Train operators

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–$27.17
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$17.39
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.04–$9.24

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.38
Bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.91
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Lijiang is to train which costs $28.26 - $50 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Lijiang is to drive which takes 9h 14m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Lào Cai to Lijiang?

The distance between Lào Cai and Lijiang is 845 km. The road distance is 886.7 km.

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Lào Cai to Lijiang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lào Cai and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Lào Cai. It is currently 17:36 in Lào Cai and 18:36 in Lijiang.

Can I drive from Lào Cai to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai to Lijiang is 887 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Lào Cai 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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