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Suzhou to Lijiang Train

There is no direct train from Suzhou to Lijiang in the short run, but passengers can have a transfer in Kunming South Railway Station. Then passengers can take the high speed trains from Kunming to Lijiang. The total travel time on the train is around 16 hours and the total ticket cost for a second class seat is CNY 1,132.

Or you can take a high speed train to shanghai, then take a flight from Shanghai to Lijiang directly. It will take about 4.5-5.5 hours on the way with CNY 960-1,220. 
 

Transfer at Kunming South for trains to Lijiang

Suzhou [Jiangsu] North to Kunming South High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Ticket Fare
(2nd class seat)
G1377 08:52 21:10 12h18m CNY 901.5

Kunming South to Lijiang High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Ticket Fare
(2nd class seat)
D8773 08:25 11:45 3h20m CNY 230.5
D8777 09:58 13:50 3h52m

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Because there is no ticket for Kunming to Lijiang the day, you’d better have a stay in Kunming for one night. If you have enough time, you can take a turn in Kunming. As a famous city in China, Kunming is famous for its beautiful scenery and unique culture. There are many well-known attractions, such as the Dianchi Lake, Green Lake Park and Stone Forest. If you are interested, you can have a visit by yourself. Or you can have a full rest in Kunming and save energy for later visits to Lijiang.
 

Suzhou to Shanghai High Speed Train + Shanghai to Lijiang Flight

Passengers can take a high speed train from Suzhou to Shanghai. The travel time on the train is around 40 minutes and the ticket cost for a second class seat is CNY 39.5. Then, there are 3 flights you can choose to take in Shanghai to get to Lijiang. It will take about 4.5-5.5 hours on the way with CNY 960-1,220. 
 

Where to go in Lijang

The Lijiang Old Town is well-preserved from ancient China. There are many stone bridges and archways built in Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1912). The original ancient architecture well demonstrates the traditional architectural culture of China.
 Lugu Lake is a major tourism and a natural reserve with the unique folklore of the Mosuo people and charming landscapes. The scenery there is beautiful all year round.
 Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest gorges in the world. According to an ancient legend, a tiger could leap easily from one side of the gorge to the other. So it is called Tiger Leaping Gorge.
 

Lijiang to Suzhou Train

On the return trip from Lijiang to Suzhou, a transfer in Kunming is necessary. There are 10 high speed trains from Lijiang to Kunming South and 1 Kunming South to Suzhou [Jiangsu] high speed trains. The whole duration on the train is at least 15.5 hours and the total cost is CNY 1,132.

See more Suzhou Train Schedule and Lijiang Train Schedule

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- Last updated on Jul. 28, 2020 -
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