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How to get fromKunming to Yadingby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Yading by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Shangri-La to Yadingtaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    ¥458–594

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Shangri-labus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Yunnan Shangri-la to Yadingtaxi taxi
    12h 48m
    ¥364–486

  3. Drive  734 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Yadingcar car 734 km
    8h 34m
    ¥631–911

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KMG - DIG
    2. Take the taxi from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Yadingtaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    ¥1,898–3,962

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Yading, China?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Yading. However, you can take the train to Lijiang, take the train to Shangri-La, then take the taxi to Yading. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 subway to West Bus Station, walk to Kunming West, take the bus to Yunnan Shangri-la, then take the taxi to Yading.

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