Lijiang to Xi’an by bus
Xi’an lies 1,170 km (727 mi) north-east of Lijiang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,427 km (887 mi) of road.
| Lijiang | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 211,151 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 674100 | 710000 |
Where to book buses from Lijiang to Xi’an
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Staying in Xi’an
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Lijiang?
1,170 km (727 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lijiang; by road roughly 1,427 km (887 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Xi’an by bus?
About 21 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lijiang and Xi’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.