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Lijiang - Shangri-La Train

Lijiang and Shangri-La is connected by two C-type train routes. The running distance is 139 kilometers (86.4mi) with a travel time of 1.5 hours. The price of Second Class Seat is CNY 49 - 63.

Lijiang - Shangri-La Train

Basic Facts

Open Date: November 26, 2023

Duration: about 1.5 hours

Distance: 139km (86.4 miles)

Speed: 140km/h (87 mile/h)

Operated at: Lijiang Railway Station, Shangri-La Railway Station

Station along the way: Xiaozhongdian Railway Station

Lijiang - Shangri-La Train Schedule

(Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
C441	08:00 - 09:18	1h18m
C123	15:33 - 16:54	1h21m

Shangri-La - Lijiang Train Timetable

(Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
C120	10:30 - 11:51	1h21m
C380	13:38 - 15:11	1h33m
C124	17:50 - 19:12	1h22m

Lijiang - Shangri-La Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 78 - 100 USD 11 - 14	CNY 49 - 63 USD 7 - 9

Other Transportation Option: Lijiang - Shangri-La Coach

Lijiang - Shangri-La coaches depart from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station daily from 07:00 - 18:00, taking about 2.5 hours. The ticket fare is CNY80. From Shangri-la Bus Station, tourists can take Shangri-la bus line 3 at Minzu Zhongxue nearby to Songzanlin Monastery.

From the north and south gate of Lijiang Old Town, there are also coaches to Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La departing from 09:00 - 11:20 at a cost of CNY88.

Lijiang - Shangri-La Train VS Coach

Transportation	Train	Coach
Duration	1.5 hours	2.5 - 3 hours
Price	Second class seat: CNY 49 / 63	Around CNY 80
Departures Frequency	2 pairs per day	15 pairs every day
Punctuality	Quite punctual	Usually be punctual
Pros and cons	Fast and comfortable	Slow and less comfortable

Transportation to/from Railway Stations

Lijiang Railway Station: Bus No. 4, 16, 18, 103, 104, 105, 202, 209

Shangri-La Bus Station: Shangri-La Bus Line 12 (nearest bus stop: Liangshipo)

How to Travel from Shangri-La Railway Station to Nearby Attractions

To Dukezong Ancient Town & Songzanlin Monastery
Shangri-La Railway Station is 2-3km (1.24 - 1.86 miles) away from Dukezong Ancient Town scenic area. From the train station, tourists can walk southward to reach the ancient town, inside which there are hotels and restaurants. From the east gate of the town, Shangri-La Bus No. 3 will take you to another attraction, Songzanlin Monastery. The bus ride will take you about one hour. and cost CNY 2.

- Last updated on Dec. 01, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Lijiang - Shangri-La Train

Asked by shila from MALAYSIA | Nov. 30, 2024 03:45

Shangri-la railway station to Tiger Leaping Gorge

Can take other transportation other than bus to Tiger Leaping Gorge?

Answers (2)

Answered by Bonnie | Dec. 01, 2024 22:42

As I know, only buses are available. The bus depart at East Gate of Dukezong Ancient City and Diqing Bus Station. You can book the ticket on wechat mini program 迪庆交运 and better book one day in advance.

Answered by Bonnie | Dec. 01, 2024 22:45

By the way, the bus only depart in the early morning before 09:00, seems at 08:10 and 08:40 (learn from others).

Asked by Connie from SINGAPORE | Oct. 14, 2024 02:44

Shangri-la railway station to Tiger Leaping Gorge

Intends to travel from Lijiang to Shangri-La by bullet train, how do we continue from here to Tiger Leaping Gorge? Any bus? Thank you, much appreciated.

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Oct. 14, 2024 20:15

From Shangri-la Railway Station, take bus Shangri-la line 1 to Shangri-la Coach Station after 13 stops, and take a direct bus there to the gorge at 08:00, 08:40 and 09:20.