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

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Lijiang is to train and bus via Kunming which costs ¥650 - ¥800 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Lijiang is to line 3 subway and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥1100 - ¥4000.

How far is it from Chengdu to Lijiang?

The distance between Chengdu and Lijiang is 614 km. The road distance is 769.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Lijiang without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 23m and costs ¥700 - ¥850.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chengdu to Lijiang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Lijiang is 769 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Chengdu to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 254+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Chengdu to Lijiang - 5 ways to travel via train, line 3 subway, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Lijiang by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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Line 3 subway to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Chunxi Road to Taipingyuansubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CTU - LJG
3h 36m
¥1,126–3,929
Train, bus via Kunming
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain Chengdu / ...
2. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus KunmLijiang
16h 51m
¥653–783
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
13h 23m
¥707–807
Drive 769.3 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Lijiangcar 769.3 km
9h 20m
¥677–977
Line 1 subway, subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Luomashi to Century Citysubway
2. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane TFU - LJG
4h 48m
¥1,132–4,739

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

¥464Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chengdu to Lijiang.

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Distance: 613.5 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Chengdu to Lijiang. However, you can take the line 3 subway to Taipingyuan, take the line 10 subway to Chengdu Airport T1, walk to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG), walk to Lijiang Airport, then take the bus to Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Lijiang via East station, Chengdu East, Dali, Dali Ancient City, and Lijiang Bus Station in around 13h 23m.

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