What is the cheapest way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali?

The fastest way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Chengdu Airport (CTU) and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali. However, there are services departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and arriving at Dali via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali?

The distance between Chengdu Airport (CTU) and Dali is 670 km. The road distance is 868.2 km.

How do I travel from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali without a car?

The best way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali without a car is to train via Kunming South which takes 8h 46m and costs ¥550 - ¥800.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali train from?

Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport station.

Train or fly from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali?

The best way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train via Kunming South, which costs ¥550 - ¥800 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali train arrive?

Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali is 868 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 222+ hotels available in Dali.

Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dali by plane, subway, train, car, or bus

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Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CTU - DLU
2h 41m
¥1,068–3,492
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Incubation Park to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TFU - DLU
5h 16m
¥470–2,636
Train via Kunming South
1. Take the train from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain Kunming South / ...
8h 46m
¥594–771
Drive 868.2 km
1. Drive from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Dalicar 868.2 km
8h 55m
¥738–1,066
Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CTU - LJG
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
6h 32m
¥1,927–3,710
Train
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
9h 38m
¥626–679

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 669.8 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Chengdu Airport (CTU), China and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?

Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali via Kunming South in around 8h 46m.

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