Xi’an to Lijiang by train
Lijiang lies 1,170 km (727 mi) south-west of Xi’an, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 7 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,427 km (887 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Xi’an | Lijiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 13 million | 211,151 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Xi'an railway station, Xi'an North railway station, Xingzheng Zhongxin station | Yulong Snow Mountain Station, Visitor Center Station, Dongbagu Station |
| Postal codes | 710000 | 674100 |
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Common questions
How far is Lijiang from Xi’an?
1,170 km (727 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Xi’an; by road roughly 1,427 km (887 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Lijiang by train?
About 6 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xi’an and Lijiang?
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.