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  • Kunming - Lijiang Trains

    25/02/2016Crazy Jone3825 wordsAbout 13 minutes

    Travel between Lijiang and Kunming by train is available for tourists. Lijiang is easily reachable since being one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites of UNESCO and a large number of visitors come to visit all year round. It is connected with Diqing prefecture in the north, Dali prefecture in the south, Nujiang prefecture in the west, Liangshan prefecture and Panzhihua city of Sichuan in the east. Kunming is the capital and largest city in Yunnan Province, located in Southwest China. It is a prefecture-level city and the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan as well as the government seat of Yunnan Province. Lijiang lies about 527 kilometers away from Kunming, which can be reached by train.

    Train Information

    Types of Trains:

    • High-Speed Trains (G Trains): These trains offer a faster and more comfortable journey, typically taking around 6 to 7 hours.
    • Regular Trains (K Trains): These take longer, approximately 8 to 11 hours, but may offer a more local experience.

    Train Stations:

    • Departure Station: Kunming Railway Station (昆明站) or Kunming South Railway Station (昆明南站) for high-speed trains.
    • Arrival Station: Lijiang Railway Station (丽江站).

    Schedule

    Trains run frequently throughout the day. It's advisable to check the current schedule as times may vary. You can typically find train schedules on the official China Railway website or through booking platforms.

    Ticket Booking

    Online Booking: You can book tickets online through various travel websites or the official China Railway ticketing website.

    In-Person Booking: Tickets can also be purchased at train stations.

    Tips for Traveling

    Arrival Time: Arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure to allow time for boarding.

    Luggage: Be mindful of luggage limits; check with the railway for specific regulations.

    Food and Drinks: High-speed trains usually have dining cars, but you can also bring your own snacks and drinks.

    Tourists can also get to Lijiang from Kunming by High Speed Trains, which is faster and more comfortable; read more about Kunming - Lijiang High Speed Trains.

    Kunming Railway Station昆明站
    Address: Beijing Road, Guandu District, Kunming City
    Tel:v0871-9510 5105
    How to Get There: Take taxi, City bus or subway line 1

    Lijiang Railway Station丽江火车站
    Address: Shangji Road, Yulong County, Lijiang City
    How to Get there: Take No.4, No.18 and No.16 to Lijiang Ancient Town

    Kunming - Lijiang Trains

    There are 4 trains available every day from Kunming Railway Station to Lijiang Railway Station. The distance is about 517 kilometers (321 miles), requiring about 8-9 hours for a one-way trip. It is an ideal choice for budget travelers.

    Train Schedules

    Train Number Departs Arrives Duration TICKET CATEGORY Prices
    K9686 21:00 06:05(the next day) 09h05m Hard Sleeper
    Soft Sleeper
    Single Soft Sleeper
    152 CNY
    226 CNY
    669 CNY
    K9616 22:00 06:32(the next day) 08h32m Soft Seat
    Hard Slepper
    Soft Sleeper
    137 CNY
    152 CNY
    226 CNY
    K9602 23:25 09:18(the next day) 09h53m Soft Seat
    Hard Slepper
    Soft Sleeper
    137 CNY
    152 CNY
    226 CNY
    K6122 22:20 08:09(the next day) 09h49m Hard Seat
    Hard Slepper
    Soft Sleeper
    89 CNY
    152 CNY
    226 CNY

    Lijiang - Kunming Trains

    There are 4 trains available every day from Lijiang Railway Station to Kunming Railway Station. The distance is about 517 kilometers (321 miles), requiring about 8-9 hours for a one-way trip. It is an ideal choice for budget travelers.

    Train Schedules

    Train Number Departs Arrives Duration TICKET CATEGORY Prices
    K9618 19:48 05:00(the next day) 09h12m Soft Seat
    Hard Slepper
    Soft Sleeper
    137 CNY
    152 CNY
    226 CNY
    K9688 21:30 06:29(the next day) 08h59m Hard Sleeper
    Soft Sleeper
    Single Soft Sleeper
    152 CNY
    226 CNY
    669 CNY
    K9604 22:40 09:08(the next day) 10h28m Soft Seat
    Hard Slepper
    Soft Sleeper
    137 CNY
    152 CNY
    226 CNY
    K6124 18:40 04:50(the next day) 10h10m Hard Seat
    Hard Slepper
    Soft Sleeper
    89 CNY
    163.5 CNY
    250 CNY

    Tips:

    1. The above information is for reference, if any change is based on actual information.
    2. If you wan to book ticket and arrange a Lijiang-Kunming tour, please contact us, Email: [email protected]; Tel: +86-871-63511469.

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