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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Tibet is to train and bus which costs ¥660 - ¥700 and takes 26h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Tibet is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Lijiang to Tibet?

The distance between Lijiang and Tibet is 1054 km. The road distance is 1683.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Tibet without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 54m and costs ¥660 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Lijiang to Tibet, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Tibet is 1683 km. It takes approximately 22h 23m to drive from Lijiang to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 24+ hotels available in Tibet.

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

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

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane LJG - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
9h 8m
¥2,663–4,067
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain Lijiang
2. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
26h 54m
¥663–697
Drive 1,683.2 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Tibetcar 1,683.2 km
22h 23m
¥1,451–2,096
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DIG - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 35m
¥1,939–6,173
Taxi to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Lijiang to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)taxi
2. Fly from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane PZI - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
9h 35m
¥3,315–6,605
Train to Dali Huangcaoba, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain
2. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DLU - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
11h 8m
¥1,379–6,260

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

47Weekly Planes

9h 17mAverage Duration

¥1,213Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lijiang to Tibet.

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Distance: 1,053.6 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Lijiang to Tibet. However, you can take the bus to Lijiang Airport, walk to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Tibet via Lijiang, Shangri-La, Shangri-La County, and Lasa North Suburb Coach Station in around 26h 54m.

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