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18 h 9 min
1406 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Laos to Shangri-La

Composite routes from Laos to Shangri-La

Cheapest
18 h 9 min
Car
1406 km.
from $77
Other
18 h 13 min
942 km.
from $145.24
21 h 21 min
Train
944 km.
from $164.26

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
21h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$266.78

Train operators

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Dali
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$38.11

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$139.74

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:
$14.72
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Laos to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Laos to Shangri-La is to train which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laos to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Laos to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 14h 33m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Laos to Shangri-La?

The distance between Laos and Shangri-La is 1603 km. The road distance is 1662.6 km.

How do I travel from Laos to Shangri-La without a car?

The best way to get from Laos to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 18h 13m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Laos to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 18h 13m to get from Laos to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Train or fly from Laos to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Laos to Shangri-La is to train which takes 18h 13m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $81.52 - $239.13 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the time difference between Laos and Shangri-La?

Shangri-La is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 15:13 in Laos and 16:13 in Shangri-La.

Can I drive from Laos to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Shangri-La is 1663 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Laos to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $13.95 per night.
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