Xi'an to Lijiang Train

There is no through train from Xi’an to Lijiang.

Passengers need a transfer at Kunming South Railway Station or Kunming Railway Station, then can travel from Xi’an to Lijiang by high speed train.

The total travel time on the train is around 14.5 - 15.5 hours and the total ticket cost is CNY 962.5 - 939.5.

The direct flight from Xi’an to Lijiang is also convenient to you with a flight time about 2.5 hours.
  Xi’an North to Kunming South High Speed Train

	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Ticket Fare (2nd class seat)
G2851	09:56	20:50	10H54M	CNY 780.5
G2831	11:05	22:14	11H9M	CNY 757.5

Kunming to Lijiang High Speed Train

	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Ticket Fare (2nd class seat)
C9514	06:53	10:34	3H41M	CNY 182
C450	12:28	16:30	4H2M
C458	17:32	22:17	4H45M

Since there is no train from Kunming to Lijiang the same day, you need to stay overnight in Kunming and then leave for Lijiang the next day. If you have enough time, you can also stay in Kunming for a few more days to enjoy the scenery here. As a well-known tourist city, Kunming has beautiful scenery and unique folk customs, which is also a good place for vacation and leisure. In Kunming, these must-see attractions, such as the Stone Forest, Dianchi Lake, Green Lake Park and Grand View Park, are so popular with people all over the world. 

Or you can take the normal speed train from Xi’an South to Kunming Railway Station. The high speed train from Kunming to Lijiang is available to you. The schedule goes as follow.
 

Xi’an South – Kunming (Normal Speed Train)	Kunming – Lijiang (High Speed Train)	Overall Travel Time (on the train)	Ticket Fare(CNY) Hard sleeper+ 2nd class seat
K694 07:22-07:00 (+1 D)	C118 07:54-11:58	28H36M	367 + 174 = 541

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 There are about 5 direct flights from Xi’an to Lijiang every day, which take about 2.5 hours for a single ride.
 Lijiang Old Town, Ganhaizi, Baishui River and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
 Some authentic Naxi cuisine, such as JidouLiangfen (a kind of jelly made from chick pea), Bingfenliangxiao (a tasty and refreshing dessert) and butter tea, are highly recommended.
 The most well-known shopping center of Lijiang is Square Street, the most bustling area of the city. It provides another interesting experience to your trip. Here you can buy some souvenir and gifts for your family and friends.
 From Lijiang to Xi’an, you need to transfer in Kunming. There are 10 high speed trains from Lijiang to Kunming with 3.5 hours. And 2 high speed trains and 1 normal speed train from Kunming to Xi’an are available to you, taking about 10.5 hours and 22 hours away, respectively. The total cost is CNY 926.5 for second class seats and CNY 549 for second class seat plus hard sleeper, respectively.Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to:
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