What is the cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Dali?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Dali is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chengdu to Dali?

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Dali is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Chengdu and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Dali. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Dali via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Chengdu to Dali?

The distance between Chengdu and Dali is 688 km. The road distance is 879.4 km.

How do I travel from Chengdu to Dali without a car?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Dali without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ¥600 - ¥700.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Dali?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chengdu to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Dali train from?

Chengdu to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.

Train or fly from Chengdu to Dali?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Dali is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Chengdu to Dali train arrive?

Chengdu to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dali station.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Dali is 879 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Chengdu to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 229+ hotels available in Dali.

Chengdu to Dali - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, subway, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Chengdu to Dali by plane, train, car, subway, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CTU - DLU
4h 22m
¥1,021–3,524
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TFU - DLU
5h 14m
¥467–2,834
Train
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
9h 17m
¥623–674
Drive 879.4 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Dalicar 879.4 km
9h
¥740–1,068
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Baoshan, taxi
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Baoshan (BSD)plane TFU - BSD
3. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dalitaxi
6h 6m
¥772–3,099
Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)plane CTU - PZI
2. Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Dalitaxi
5h 46m
¥1,506–4,209
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
7h 48m
¥1,911–3,764
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane TFU - LJG
3. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
8h 50m
¥1,117–2,074

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

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Chengdu, 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, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Dali twice daily. Tickets cost ¥620–670 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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