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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Xining is to bus and train which costs ¥950 - ¥1700 and takes 23h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs ¥900 - ¥4500.

How far is it from Lijiang to Xining?

The distance between Lijiang and Xining is 1166 km. The road distance is 1663.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lijiang to Xining without a car is to train which takes 20h 52m and costs .

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

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

Train or fly from Lijiang to Xining?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs ¥900 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 20h 52m.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Xining is 1664 km. It takes approximately 21h 29m to drive from Lijiang to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 25+ hotels available in Xining.

Lijiang to Xining - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Lijiang to Xining by plane, train, car, 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 Xining
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN)plane LJG - XNN
7h 7m
¥941–4,441
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lanzhou, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane LJG - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
8h 46m
¥675–3,200
Train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain
20h 52m
Drive 1,663.7 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Xiningcar 1,663.7 km
21h 29m
¥1,465–2,117
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Xining
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xining (XNN)plane DIG - XNN
8h 39m
¥1,521–7,131
Train to Dali Huangcaoba, fly to Xining
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain
2. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN)plane DLU - XNN
10h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain
23h 52m
¥985–1,644
Bus, train via Chengdu
1. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
2. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu to Xiningtrain
28h 52m

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

¥927Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lijiang to Xining.

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Distance: 1,166.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

Chengdu, China Southern Airlines, and eight other airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Xining via Lijiang, Kunming, and Xi'an North in around 20h 52m.

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