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How to get fromKunming to Lijiangby train, car, taxi, subway or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Lijiang by train, car, taxi, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train Kunming
    4h 9m
    ¥167–228

  2. Drive 458.6 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Lijiangcar car 458.6 km
    4h 55m
    ¥397–573

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kunming to Lijiangtaxi taxi 458.6 km
    4h 55m
    ¥900–1,100

  4. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane KMG - LJG
    4h 3m
    ¥1,228–2,032

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

China Railways C-Class operates a train from Kunming to Lijiang 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥140–200 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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