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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Tachileik is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Tachileik is to fly and drive which takes 7h 15m and costs $320 - $700.

How far is it from Lijiang to Tachileik?

The distance between Lijiang and Tachileik is 821 km. The road distance is 969.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Tachileik without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 24m and costs $95 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Lijiang to Tachileik, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Tachileik?

Tachileik is 1h 30m behind Lijiang. It is currently 8:06 PM in Lijiang and 6:36 PM in Tachileik.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Tachileik?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Tachileik is 970 km. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Lijiang to Tachileik.

Where can I stay near Tachileik?

There are 76+ hotels available in Tachileik.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Tachileik by plane, car, train, ferry, 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 from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)LJG - JHG
2. Drive from Jinghong (JHG) to Tachileik
7h 15m
$323–653
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang station
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai619
42h 24m
$99–319
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunming
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang station
3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
4. Drive from Huay Xai to Tachileik
25h 37m
Bus, train, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang station
3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
4. Drive from Huay Xai to Tachileik
28h 54m
$105–218
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Jinghong (JHG)DIG - JHG
3. Drive from Jinghong (JHG) to Tachileik
11h 27m
$494–1,266
Drive 969.7 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Tachileik969.7 km
12h 27m
$123–177

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lijiang to Tachileik.

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Distance: 820.6 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Tachileik, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Lijiang to Tachileik. However, you can take the bus to Lijiang Airport, walk to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) airport, fly to Jinghong (JHG), then drive to Tachileik. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Tachileik via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, and Huay Xai in around 25h 37m.

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