There are 4 ways to get from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City by plane, train, car, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CTU - DLU
2h 48m¥1,034–3,544Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TFU - DLU
3h 59m¥480–2,654Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
9h 17m¥623–674Drive 876 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Dali Ancient Citycar 876 km
8h 57m¥745–1,075
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Dali via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Chengdu and Dali Ancient City is 684 km. The road distance is 876 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ¥600 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City, including transfers.
Chengdu to Dali Ancient City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 17m.
Chengdu to Dali Ancient City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Dali Ancient City is 876 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Chengdu to Dali Ancient City.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Dali Ancient City, 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.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,300
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,300
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,700
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440–4,200
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,700
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥440–2,600
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440–2,600
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–670
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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