There are 4 ways to get from Chengdu to Erhai Lake 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 36m¥1,006–3,409Subway 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 48m¥432–2,719Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
10h 2m¥678–744Drive 905.3 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Xizhoucar 905.3 km
9h 25m¥765–1,105
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Erhai Lake is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥750 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Erhai Lake is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Erhai Lake. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Dali via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Chengdu and Erhai Lake is 672 km. The road distance is 905.3 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Erhai Lake without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs ¥650 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Chengdu to Erhai Lake, including transfers.
Chengdu to Erhai Lake train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Erhai Lake is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥750 and takes 10h 2m.
Chengdu to Erhai Lake train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Erhai Lake is 905 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Chengdu to Erhai Lake.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Erhai Lake, 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
- ¥1,000–4,000
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
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