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30 h 49 min
2060 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thimphu to Lijiang

Composite routes from Thimphu to Lijiang

Cheapest
30 h 49 min
Car
2060 km.
from $113
Other
21 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1047 km.
from $211.20
13 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1047 km.
from $238.26

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Paro Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$336.96
Plane from Paro Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$304.35
Plane from Paro Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Paro Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$532.61–$1,413.04

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Paro Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$467.39–$1,195.65

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Paro Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$326.09

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Lijiang is to fly which costs $119.57 - $315.22 and takes 21h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thimphu to Lijiang is to fly and train which takes 13h 32m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Thimphu to Lijiang?

The distance between Thimphu and Lijiang is 1153 km.

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

It takes approximately 21h 58m to get from Thimphu to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Thimphu to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Thimphu to Lijiang is to fly which takes 21h 58m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 . There are no good options to train or bus between Thimphu to Lijiang.

What is the time difference between Thimphu and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 2h ahead of Thimphu. It is currently 16:26 in Thimphu and 18:26 in Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 161+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $13.57 per night.
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