There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane LJG - JHG
3h 13m¥1,424–3,424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Jinghongbus
15h 53m¥295–494Train
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
- Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
9h 30m¥403–646Drive 698 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Xishuangbannacar 698 km
7h 53m¥589–850
Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna is to bus which costs ¥290 - ¥500 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Jinghong via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Lijiang and Xishuangbanna is 559 km. The road distance is 698 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs ¥400 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Lijiang to Xishuangbanna bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.
Lijiang to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥400 - ¥650 and takes 9h 30m, you could also bus, which costs ¥290 - ¥500 and takes 15h 53m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Xishuangbanna, China?
Ruili Airlines and Qingdao Airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,400
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,400
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–238
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–200
Bus from Kunming South to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥150–250
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥150–210
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Booking & Getting There
Lijiang to Xishuangbanna bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.
Lijiang to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Xishuangbanna is 698 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna.
There are 51+ hotels available in Xishuangbanna.