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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to train and bus via Chengdu which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 28h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥550 - ¥3100.

How far is it from Xining to Lijiang?

The distance between Xining and Lijiang is 1169 km. The road distance is 1665 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Xining to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Xining to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Xining to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥550 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 21h 22m.

Can I drive from Xining to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lijiang is 1665 km. It takes approximately 21h 38m to drive from Xining to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 99+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Xining to Lijiang - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Xining to Lijiang by plane, train, car, bus, 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 Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
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1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane XNN - LJG
7h 8m
¥591–3,041
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
21h 22m
¥1,197–1,663
Drive 1,665 km
1. Drive from Xining to Lijiangcar 1,665 km
21h 38m
¥1,432–2,068
Fly Xining to Dali Huangcaoba, bus
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane XNN - DLU
2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
10h 5m
¥683–3,289
Fly Xining to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)plane XNN - PZI
2. Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Lijiangtaxi
15h 34m
¥1,981–4,421
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane LHW - LJG
8h 1m
¥680–3,606
Fly Xining to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane XNN - DIG
2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
9h 7m
¥1,016–4,746
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
23h 2m
¥990–1,654
Train, bus via Chengdu
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu West stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
28h 25m
¥816–1,076

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

39Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

¥558Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Xining to Lijiang.

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Distance: 1,168.9 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Tibet Airlines Corporation, Chengdu, and seven 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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