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.

 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
 (Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)

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

 (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

 (Last Update on Nov 30, 2023)

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

 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.
 

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

  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)
 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.