Lijiang to Shangri La Train

丽江 → 香格里拉

Lijiang to Shangri La takes between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 15 direct services, with the first train at 07:30 and the last at 21:12. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Lijiang and Shangri La. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
15 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
C98907:30Lijiang08:54Shangri La1h24m
C44107:50Lijiang09:25Shangri La1h35m
C98509:41Lijiang11:22Shangri La1h41m
C98712:05Lijiang13:18Shangri La1h13m
C11813:02Lijiang14:25Shangri La1h23m
C11913:02Lijiang14:25Shangri La1h23m
C8613:50Lijiang15:00Shangri La1h10m
C8713:50Lijiang15:00Shangri La1h10m
C37614:23Lijiang16:05Shangri La1h42m
C37714:23Lijiang16:05Shangri La1h42m
C63816:59Lijiang18:40Shangri La1h41m
C63916:59Lijiang18:40Shangri La1h41m
D23917:52Lijiang19:42Shangri La1h50m
C64221:12Lijiang22:25Shangri La1h13m
C64321:12Lijiang22:25Shangri La1h13m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Lijiang and Shangri La

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lijiang and Shangri La. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Lijiang

  • Lijiang丽江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shangri La

  • Shangri La香格里拉
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteLijiang (丽江) to Shangri La (香格里拉)
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Direct services15
Fastest journey1 hour 10 minutes on C86 (13:50 to 15:00)
First train07:30 C989 from Lijiang
Last train21:12 C643 from Lijiang
Departure stations on timetableLijiang
Arrival stations on timetableShangri La
Train types in snapshotC, D
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lijiang to Shangri La train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h10m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 15 direct services between Lijiang and Shangri La.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.