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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Sikkim is to train and bus and drive which costs ₹10,500 - ₹11,500 and takes 38h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Sikkim is to fly and drive which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹55,000.

How far is it from Lijiang to Sikkim?

The distance between Lijiang and Sikkim is 1497 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 23m to get from Lijiang to Sikkim, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Sikkim?

Sikkim is 2h 30m behind Lijiang. It is currently 6:22 AM in Lijiang and 3:52 AM in Sikkim.

Where can I stay near Sikkim?

There are eight+ hotels available in Sikkim.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Sikkim by plane, car, train, or bus

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 Shigatse Peace Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)LJG - RKZ
2. Drive from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Mangan
18h 23m
₹15,149–66,249
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Yadong Xian
4. Drive from Yadong Xian to Gangtok
38h 12m
₹10,842–11,410
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)LJG - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Yadong Xian
4. Drive from Yadong Xian to Gangtok
16h 51m
₹14,601–74,101
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Bhadrapur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)LJG - BDP
2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Jorethang
13h 1m
₹13,449–52,049
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)DIG - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
4. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Yadong Xian
5. Drive from Yadong Xian to Gangtok
17h 59m
₹25,595–115,223
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Biratnagar Airport, drive
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)LJG - BIR
2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Soreng
14h 56m
₹16,549–58,749

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) flights

17Weekly Planes

13h 47mAverage Duration

₹11,610Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,497 km
Duration: 18h 23m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Sikkim, India?

There is no direct connection from Lijiang to Sikkim. However, you can take the bus to Lijiang Airport, walk to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) airport, fly to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ), then drive to Mangan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Gangtok via Lijiang, Shangri-La, Shangri-La County, Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, and Yadong Xian in around 38h 12m.

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