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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Kunming is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥240 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Kunming is to fly and line 6 subway and line 3 subway which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Lijiang and Kunming?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lijiang and arriving at Kunming Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Lijiang to Kunming?

The distance between Lijiang and Kunming is 447 km. The road distance is 458.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Lijiang to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Kunming bus from?

Lijiang to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.

Train or bus from Lijiang to Kunming?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Kunming is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥240 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Lijiang to Kunming bus arrive?

Lijiang to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Kunming is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Lijiang to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 220+ hotels available in Kunming.

Lijiang to Kunming - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Kunming by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lijiang to KunmingLijiang
4h 13m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
7h 30m
¥140–240
Drive 458.8 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Kunming458.8 km
4h 55m
¥409–591
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lijiang to Kunming458.8 km
4h 55m
¥900–1,100
Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)LJG - KMG
2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Station
3. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Square
3h 51m
¥1,224–2,034
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)DIG - KMG
4h 43m
¥1,704–6,124

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

24Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

¥477Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 446.7 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

China Railways C-Class operates a train from Lijiang to Kunming 5 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥140–240 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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