How to Get to Haba Snow Mountain from Kunming

If  you plan to travel to Haba Snow Mountain, you may want to read the following passages – How to Get to Haba Snow Mountain from Kunming. Being around 600 kilometers from Kunming(昆明),  the Haba Snow Mountain Scenic Area(哈巴雪山风景区) is located in the southeastern region of Shangri-La County(香格里拉县). Haba refers to the golden flower in Na’xi ethnic language. There is no direct way to get to Haba Snow Mountain, Tourists should get to Lijiang then transfer local coach to Haba Snow Mountain.

How to Get to Lijiang from Kunming

By Long-Distance Coach

Kunming to Lijiang

There is 3 long-distance bus available every day from Kunming to Lijiang City(丽江市).

Tourists can take the long-distance bus from Kunming West Bus Station (昆明西部客运站) to Lijiang, the journey will take about 6 hours. 

Bus Timetable

Departs Arrives Duration Price
08:50 Lijiang Express Bus Station 6h 217 CNY
13:30 Lijiang 6h 217 CNY
18:30 Lijiang 6h 217 CNY

Lijiang to Kunming

There is 4 long-distance bus available every day from  Lijiang City to Kunming.

Tourists can take the long-distance bus from Lijiang Bus Station(客丽江运站) to Kunming West Bus Station (昆明西部客运站), the journey will take about 8-11 hours. 

Bus Timetable

Departs Arrives Duration Price
10:00 Kunming West Bus Station 8h 217 CN¥
10:30 Kunming West Bus Station 8h 217 CN¥
14:00 Kunming West Bus Station 9.5h 217 CN¥
20:00 Kunming West Bus Station 11h 217 CN¥

Kunming West Bus Station
Address: Majie sub-district
Public Bus: No. 80, 82, 153, 908, 143 
Bus connections to: Dali Prefecture, Chuxiong Prefecture, Dehong Prefecture, Nujiang Prefecture, Lijiang City, Deqin Prefecture (Shangri-La) and Lincang City etc. 
Tel: 0871-6532 6258

Lijiang Bus Station
Address: No. 25 Kangzhong Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City(丽江市古城区康仲路25号)
Public Bus: No. 16, 19, 22, 8 
Bus connections to: Kunming City, Dali, Shangri-la, Huaping, Liuku and so on.
Tel: 0888-5121-106

Lijiang Express Bus Station
Address: No. 925 Shangri La Avenue
Public Bus:  6, 11, 13, 16
Bus Connections to: Kunming, Dali Xiaguan, Shangri La, Baoshan, Lincang, Deqin, Lugu Lake, Xiangyun and Panzhihua
Tel: +86 888 514 0888

By Normal Train

Kunming to Lijiang

Everyday, there will be about 4 trains departing from Kunming Railway Station(昆明火车站) to Lijiang.

Train schedules

Train Number Depature Arrival Duration Tickets(Hared Sleeper)
K9686 21:00 06:05 +1 9h5mins CNY152
K9616 22:00 06:32 +1 8h32mins CNY152
K9602 23:25 09:18 +1 9h53mins CNY152
K6122 22:20 08:09 +1 9h49mins  CNY106

Lijiang to Kunming

There are 4 daily train departs from Lijiang to Kunming, and the schedules are listes as follow:

Train schedules

Train Number Depature Arrival Duration Tickets(Hared Sleeper)
K9618 19:48 05:00  9h12mins CNY152
K9688 21:30 06:29 8h59mins CNY152
K9604 22:40 09:08 10h28mins CNY152
K6124 18:40 04:50  10h10mins CNY106

Kunming Railway Station
Add:Guandu District, Kunming City,Yunnan Povince
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 1 or taxi
Lijiang Raiway Station
Add:Shangji Road, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

By High-speed Train

Kunming to Lijiang

There are 10 high-speed trains which depart from Kunming Railway Station. It is more quick than train and also cheaper than plane.

Power Car Number Departure Arrival Duration Tickets(Second Class)
D8762 07:14 10:43  3h29mins CNY220
D8772 08:47 11:45  2h58mins CNY220
D8776 10:20 13:50 3h30mins CNY220
D8796 11:19 14:32  3h13mins CNY220
D8780 12:26 16:03  3h37mins CNY220
D8784 14:10 17:08  2h58mins CNY220
D3940 14:37 18:20  3h43mins CNY220
D8766 16:02 19:44  3h42mins CNY220
D8788 17:22 20:45  3h23mins CNY220
D8792 19:23 22:21  2h58mins CNY220

Lijiang to Kunming

There are 10 high-speed trains which depart from Lijiang to Kunming, and the schedules are listed as follow:

Power Car Number Departure Arrival Duration Tickets(Second Class)
D8774 08:23 11:21 2h58 CNY220
D8778 08:53 12:05 3h12 CNY220
D3942 09:25 09:25 3h34 CNY220
D8764 11:04 14:24  3h20 CNY220
D8782 13:01 15:59  2h58 CNY220
D8786 14:36 18:03  3h27 CNY220
D8798 15:05 18:31 3h26 CNY220
D8790 16:40 19:52  3h12 CNY220
D8794 17:30 20:47  3h17 CNY220
D8768 19:20 22:18  2h58 CNY220

Kunming Railway Station
Add:Guandu District, Kunming City,Yunnan Povince
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 1 or taxi
Lijiang Raiway Station
Add:Shangji Road, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

By Plane

There are about 8 flights departing from Kunming Changshui International Airport(昆明长水国际机场) to Lijiang, and the schedules are listed as follow:

Kunming to Lijiang Flight Schedules

Flight Number Airline Departure Arrival Duration Full Tickets
3U8817 Sichuan Airline 07:30 08:40 1h10mins CNY1270
8L9801 Lucky Airline 07:05 08:10 1h5mins CNY1270
8L9919                            (available on Tue./Thu./Sat.) Lucky Airline 22:55 00:10+1 1h15mins CNY1270
MU5921 China Eastern Airlline 07:05 08:15 1h10mins CNY1270
MU5923                          (available on Mon./Wed./Fri./Sat./Sun.) China Eastern Airlline 07:45 08:55 1h10mins CNY1270
MU4017 China Eastern Airlline 07:30 08:40 1h10mins CNY1270
MU5736 China Eastern Airlline 18:20 19:25 1h5mins CNY1270
KY8249 Kunming Airline 21:25 22:30 1h5mins CNY1390

Lijiang to Kunming Flight Schedules

There are 7 flights which depart from Lijing Sanyi Airport(丽江三义机场) to Kunming, and the schedules are listed as follow:

Flight Number Airline Departure Arrival Duration Full Tickets
3U8818 Sichuan Airline 16:10 17:15 1h5mins CNY1270
8L9802 Lucky Airline 06:55 07:50 55mins CNY1270
8L9920                            (available on Tue./Thu./Sat.) Lucky Airline 21:00 21:55 55mins CNY1270
MU5922 China Eastern Airlline
12:15
13:15 1h CNY1270
MU5924                            (available on Mon./Wed./Fri./Sat./Sun.) China Eastern Airlline 20:15 21:15 1h CNY1270
MU5735 China Eastern Airlline 07:00 07:55 55mins CNY1270
MU4018 China Eastern Airlline 16:10 17:15 1h5mins CNY1270

Kunming Changshui Airport
Add:Changshui Village, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
How to Get:  Airport Express No.919, Taxi
Lijiang Sanyi Airport
Add: Lida Road, Qihe Township, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

How to Get to Haba Snow Mountain from Lijiang

By Bus

At Lijiang Bus Station, tourists can take a daily bus departing at 09:00 to Baishuitai(白水台) and get off at Haba Village(哈巴村). The journey will take about 6 hours. Located at the foot of the western Haba snow mountain, Haba village has become a major mountaineering center, attractive to those seeking a relatively easy 5,000-meter peak. 

Alternatively, you can take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Hutiaoxia Town(虎跳峡镇) for two hours, and then rent a local van to take you to Haba Village. Lijiang Bus Station, locating southwest to Lijiang Old Town on the Changshui Road, is the largest and the most trustworthy public transport station in Lijiang.

By Car-rental

Rent a car to Haba Snow Mountain is more convenient since you can decide your traveling time as you like. It is suitable for a flexible and comfortable way. It is better for you to rent a car with an experienced driver and a tour guide if you are foreign travelers. If you want to have more fun on the way, renting a car is highly recommended. The driver of chartering car can stop for you to enjoy the scenery and take photos. But a shuttle bus will not stop on the way. Yunnan Exploration Travel can provide car-rental service, please contact us. Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com; Tel: +86-871-63511469.

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