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 - ArrivalTravel Time
C44108:00 - 09:181h18m
C12315:33 - 16:541h21m

 

Shangri-La - Lijiang Train Timetable 

(Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
C12010:30 - 11:511h21m
C38013:38 - 15:111h33m
C12417:50 - 19:121h22m

 

Lijiang - Shangri-La Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)
First Class SeatSecond 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, 2023 by Gabby Li -
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