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How to get fromXining to Lijiangby plane, train, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport

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    1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane XNN - LJG
    7h 28m
    ¥791–4,041

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    21h 22m

  3. Drive 1,665 km

    1. Drive from Xining to Lijiangcar car 1,665 km
    21h 38m
    ¥1,468–2,120

  4. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane XNN - DIG
    2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    10h 52m
    ¥2,320–6,630

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 3m
    ¥990–1,634

  6. Train, bus via Chengdu

    1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdutrain train
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 40m

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥762Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

China Southern Airlines, Chengdu, and eight other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Lijiang via Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 21h 22m.

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