To travel from Lijiang to Chengdu, the most efficient method is taking a direct flight, which typically takes between 1 and 1.5 hours and arrives at either Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) or Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) international airports. For those who prefer land travel, a direct high-speed train (such as the D240) runs daily from Lijiang Railway Station to Chengdu South, completing the journey in approximately 9 to 9.5 hours for a second-class fare of about 349 to 376 CNY. Alternatively, travelers can take a high-speed train to Kunming and transfer to a Chengdu-bound service, a route that takes between 10.5 and 13 hours. Long-distance buses are also available but much slower, taking approximately 18 to 24 hours to reach Chengdu. For a scenic but lengthy journey, driving the roughly 725-kilometer distance takes approximately 9.5 to 10 hours via several major highways.