There are 4 ways to get from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La by plane, bus, 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¥1,655–5,066Bus
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 3m¥138–235Drive 294 km
- Drive from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-Lacar 294 km
3h 20m¥249–360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-Lataxi 294 km
3h 20m¥550–700
Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La is to bus which costs ¥130 - ¥240 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
No, there is no direct bus from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture 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 3m.
The distance between Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture and Shangri-La is 263 km. The road distance is 294 km.
The best way to get from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs ¥130 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.
The best way to get from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥1600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥130 - ¥240 and takes 8h 3m.
Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, 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 vehicle from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture to Shangri-La Bus Station via Dali Ancient City and Lijiang Bus Station in around 8h 3m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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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