Facts about the transport from Kunming to Lijiang
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 8:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:25 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 509 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Eastern Airlines |
Kunming to Lijiang
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Kunming to Lijiang Destination Reviews
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Maurice RThe train was comfortable but we were delayed by nearly 4 hours
Kunming to Lijiang, Train #C642 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Apr 25, 2025
Kunming to Lijiang Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 01:35 | 10:09 | $33.63 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 06:30 | 20:00 | $1,076.98 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 06:46 | 10:55 | $33.03 | |
Flight | Juneyao Airlines | Economy | 07:10 | 18:40 | $855.04 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 07:45 | 15:00 | $612.35 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 08:05 | 17:25 | $548.52 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 08:21 | 12:30 | $30.63 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 08:40 | 08:25 | $378.75 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 09:05 | 20:00 | $383.23 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 09:45 | 20:00 | $366.99 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 10:03 | 14:43 | $34.38 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 10:20 | 19:20 | $414.33 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 10:41 | 14:43 | $33.03 | |
Flight | Shenzhen Airlines | Economy | 11:15 | 20:00 | $416.85 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 11:32 | 15:29 | $33.03 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 12:25 | 16:17 | $33.03 | |
Flight | Shenzhen Airlines | Economy | 12:50 | 20:00 | $415.73 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 13:10 | 11:20 | $561.68 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 13:47 | 18:31 | $34.38 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 14:13 | 18:31 | $33.03 |
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. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 111.53 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 73.40.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Lijiang?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 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 1h. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 11m 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 73.40 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 111.53 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines flight 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 ?
- 2 from Kunming to Lijiang starting from 08:00 Kunming Airport until 22:25 Kunming Airport
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 73.41.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
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
Transportation from Kunming to Lijiang
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Trains$ 27.02
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Flights$ 73.41
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available