What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Pu'er?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Pu'er is to bus which costs ¥300 - ¥460 and takes 15h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Pu'er?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Pu'er is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4300.

How far is it from Lijiang to Pu'er?

The distance between Lijiang and Pu'er is 470 km. The road distance is 575.5 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Pu'er without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Pu'er without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Pu'er?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Lijiang to Pu'er, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lijiang to Pu'er?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Pu'er is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs ¥4000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥300 - ¥460 and takes 15h 3m.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Pu'er?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Pu'er is 575 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Lijiang to Pu'er.

Where can I stay near Pu'er?

There are three+ hotels available in Pu'er.

Lijiang to Pu'er - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lijiang to Pu'er by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Simao
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Simao (SYM)LJG - SYM
6h 14m
¥4,048–12,055
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Puer
15h 3m
¥302–454
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunming
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'er
10h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lijiang to KunmingLijiang
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Puer
11h 46m
Drive 575.5 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Pu'er575.5 km
6h 39m
¥513–741
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong, taxi
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)LJG - JHG
2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'er
4h 9m
¥2,400–4,260
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Simao
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Simao (SYM)DIG - SYM
8h 41m
¥5,628–17,145

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Simao (SYM) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

¥3,225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469.6 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Pu'er, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Simao (SYM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lijiang to Pu'er via Kunming Station, Kunming Station, South Bus Station, Kunming South, and Puer in around 15h 3m.

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