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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Lijiang

Composite routes from Luang Prabang to Lijiang

Cheapest
14 h 57 min
Car
1200 km.
from $66
Fastest
1 h 52 min
Plane
Other
13 h 49 min
798 km.
from $129.10
19 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $132.36
17 h
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $148.04
8 h 1 min
Train, Plane
800 km.
from $126.30
18 h 50 min
Train, Bus
800 km.
from $124.78

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$130.43
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
21h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Jinghong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$141.30

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Jinghong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$260.87

Qingdao Airlines

Website:
qdairlines.com/
Plane from Jinghong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$260.87

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$228.26
Plane from Jinghong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$163.04

Train operators

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Chuxiong
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$18.48

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$119.57
Train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57

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:
$13.01
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang is to train and bus which costs $48.91 - $152.17 and takes 18h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Lijiang is 815 km. The road distance is 1222.9 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Lijiang without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs $46.74 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Lijiang is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $46.74 - $173.91 and takes 13h 49m.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 17:35 in Luang Prabang and 18:35 in Lijiang.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Lijiang is 1223 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Luang Prabang to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 157+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $14.02 per night.
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