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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to train and bus via Chengdu which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 28h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Lijiang?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Lijiang. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Lijiang via Xi'an North Station and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.

How far is it from Xining to Lijiang?

The distance between Xining and Lijiang is 1169 km. The road distance is 1662.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Xining to Lijiang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Lijiang train from?

Xining to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 21h 22m.

Where does the Xining to Lijiang train arrive?

Xining to Lijiang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Xining to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lijiang is 1663 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Xining to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 309+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Xining to Lijiang - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Xining to Lijiang by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane XNN - LJG
6h 48m
¥2,141–2,941
Train, bus via Chengdu
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu West stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
28h 25m
¥816–1,076
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
21h 22m
¥1,197–1,663
Drive 1,662.5 km
1. Drive from Xining to Lijiangcar 1,662.5 km
21h 35m
¥1,428–2,062
Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane XNN - DIG
2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
10h 5m
¥2,316–5,046
Fly to Dali Huangcaoba, bus
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane XNN - DLU
2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
10h 20m
¥1,933–4,189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
23h 2m
¥990–1,654

Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

33Weekly Planes

6h 3mAverage Duration

¥672Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,169 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Lijiang, China?

Zhejiang Loong Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Lijiang via Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 21h 22m.

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