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How to get fromLhasa to Kunmingby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LXA - KMG
    3h 40m
    ¥2,543–4,073

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    31h 31m
    ¥757–842

  3. Drive 2,118 km

    1. Drive from Lhasa to Kunmingcar car 2,118 km
    26h 49m
    ¥1,834–2,649

  4. Bus, train via Dali

    1. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    4. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain train
    35h 22m
    ¥791–991

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥887Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Kunming via Shangri-La County, Shangri-La, and Lijiang in around 31h 31m.

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