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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Lijiang is to bus and train which costs ¥480 - ¥1000 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3300.

How far is it from Shanghai to Lijiang?

The distance between Shanghai and Lijiang is 2152 km. The road distance is 2576.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Lijiang without a car is to train via Chuxiong which takes 18h 4m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Shanghai to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Shanghai to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train via Chuxiong, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 18h 4m.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Lijiang is 2576 km. It takes approximately 28h 37m to drive from Shanghai to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 278+ hotels available in Lijiang.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Lijiang 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 from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane SHA - LJG
6h 16m
¥1,524–3,224
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain Shanghai South
2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain Kunming
42h 25m
¥409–834
Train via Chuxiong
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Kunming Southtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
3. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
18h 4m
¥1,148–1,413
Drive 2,576.4 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Lijiangcar 2,576.4 km
28h 37m
¥2,227–3,216
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane PVG - LJG
6h 48m
¥564–1,874
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane HGH - LJG
8h 11m
¥1,896–2,963
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yibin Westtrain
2. Take the train from Yibin West to Dalitrain
3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
24h 23m
¥1,495–1,750
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Nantongbus
2. Take the train from Nantong to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
2d
¥489–975

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

22Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

¥1,860Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,152.1 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Lijiang via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 18h 4m.

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