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1312 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La

Composite routes from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La

Cheapest
16 h 9 min
Car
1312 km.
from $72
Fastest
1 h 58 min
Plane
Other
16 h 22 min
915 km.
from $131.84
19 h 30 min
Train
916 km.
from $151.70

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–$165.15

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–$39.38

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–$31.76
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.80

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$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:
$15.21
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La is to train which costs $48.91 - $173.91 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 14h 33m and costs $81.52 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Shangri-La is 1358 km. The road distance is 1335.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 16h 22m to get from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $81.52 - $152.17 and takes 14h 33m. There are no good options to bus between Luang Prabang to Shangri-La.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Shangri-La?

Shangri-La is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 17:30 in Luang Prabang and 18:30 in Shangri-La.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Shangri-La is 1336 km. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 40+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $14.41 per night.
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