Kunming to Lijiang

Kunming to Lijiang

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$27
 
 
$86

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Kunming to Lijiang Schedule

Kunming to Lijiang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Sleeper 00:42 - 10:29¥ 209
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:01 - 10:49¥ 287
China Railway Second Class Seat 08:08 - 11:53¥ 303
China Railway First Class Seat 11:43 - 15:16¥ 417
China Railway Second Class Seat 12:17 - 15:42¥ 286
China Railway Second Class Seat 14:51 - 18:20¥ 301
China Railway Standing 17:20 - 20:48¥ 301
China Railway Second Class Seat 19:33 - 22:35¥ 294
China Eastern Airlines Economy 21:15 - 09:25¥ 1,624
China Railway Hard Sleeper 22:00 - 08:21¥ 190

Transportation from Kunming to Lijiang

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Lijiang

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure7:13 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day33
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Kunming Airlines, TianJin Airlines

How to get from Kunming to Lijiang

Travelling between Kunming and Lijiang is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 85.52 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 26.25.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between Kunming and Lijiang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Lijiang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 40m to reach Lijiang.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Lijiang?

Travelling between Kunming and Lijiang can be as cheap as USD 26.25 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 85.52 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kunming and Lijiang ?

  • 33 from Kunming to Lijiang starting from 07:13 Kunming until 21:28 Kunming

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kunming to Lijiang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kunming to Lijiang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 154.73.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kunming and Lijiang

China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, TianJin Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kunming to Lijiang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train