Buses to Zhaotong
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Zhaotong, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhaotong to Liupanshui | China | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Zhaotong to Bijie | China | 155 km (96 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Zhaotong to Xichang | China | 157 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Zhaotong to Xunchang | China | 160 km (99 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Zhaotong to Shuifu | China | 161 km (100 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
| Zhaotong to Yibin | China | 184 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Zhaotong to Xuyong | China | 194 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Zhaotong to Qujing | China | 204 km (127 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Zhaotong to Liuzhi | China | 208 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Zhaotong to Panzhihua | China | 215 km (133 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Zhaotong to Gulin | China | 221 km (138 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Zhaotong to Luzhou | China | 242 km (151 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Zhaotong to Chongqing | China | 373 km (232 mi) | about 6 h 57 min |
| Zhaotong to Chengdu | China | 374 km (232 mi) | about 6 h 58 min |
| Zhaotong to Guangzhou | China | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 19 h 23 min |
| Zhaotong to Shenzhen | China | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 21 h 15 min |
| Zhaotong to Wuhan | China | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 19 h 47 min |
| Zhaotong to Xi’an | China | 918 km (571 mi) | about 16 h 43 min |
| Zhaotong to Dongguan | China | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 20 h 17 min |
| Zhaotong to Hefei | China | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 25 h 27 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.