I'm going to be in china for the next few months (leaving

Flying on an airplane.

Beyond that, I am not sure what you are asking.

>>1075287
flights tend to vary largely in cost depending from here and to where you are flying.

>>1075265
Check ctrip for flights, see what you can find.

If you're already established in China, consider booking your flights through wechat.

>>1075265
Where in India does your friend live?

Unless you're Indian or Chinese or a millionaire you won't be going overland between the two countries. Flying is your cheapest option.

Just because they are neighbors doesn't mean they are neighbors. Flights are your best option

>>1075265
>I'm on a tightish budget, what is the most effective way of getting to India from China (I'll be in Sichuan province)?
If you are not in too great a hurry, the cheapest option may be Air Asia from Chengdu to KL, then one of the budget Indian carriers (there are about five that I recall) to your subcontinental airport of choice. That appeared to shave about $100 off the almost certainly more convenient Cathay Pacific route I was offered when I searched a moment ago, although not having to spend eighteen or nineteen hours in transit is worth at least $100 to me nowadays (I'm old). But you ought to check fares from China--I expect you might find other cheap options, and cheaper CTU-KUL tickets.