There are 5 ways to get from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane DLU - DIG
3h 47m¥1,657–5,068Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
8h¥129–218Train
- Take the train from Dali to Yunnanyitrain
- Take the train from Yunnanyi to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
8h 17m¥241–358Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-Lacar 294.3 km
3h 19m¥250–360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-Lataxi 294.3 km
3h 19m¥550–700
Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La is to bus which costs ¥120 - ¥220 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
No, there is no direct bus from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La station. However, there are services departing from Dali Ancient City and arriving at Shangri-La Bus Station via Lijiang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Shangri-La via Yunnanyi, Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Dali Ancient City and Shangri-La is 264 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs ¥120 - ¥220.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.
Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Dali station.
The best way to get from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥1600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥120 - ¥220 and takes 8h, you could also train, which costs ¥240 - ¥360 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Dali Ancient City, China and Shangri-La, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La Bus Station via Lijiang Bus Station in around 8h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
Flights from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,000
Train from Dali to Yunnanyi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥40–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥40–60
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥40–60
Train from Yunnanyi to Chuxiong
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
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More Questions & Answers
Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Yunnanyi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Dali Ancient City to Shangri-La.
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