There are 6 ways to get from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain Lijiang
6h 11m¥138–203Train
- 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 292.5 km
- Drive from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station)car 292.5 km
3h 19m¥248–358Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station)taxi 292.5 km
3h 19m¥550–700Fly
- Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane DLU - DIG
3h 46m¥1,653–5,063Bus
- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
8h 8m¥151–246
Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) is to bus and train which costs ¥130 - ¥210 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
No, there is no direct bus from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) 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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station). 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 (Station) and Shangri-La (Station) is 303 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.
The best way to get from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥130 - ¥210.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station), including transfers.
Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.
Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Dali station.
The best way to get from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs ¥240 - ¥360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 46m, you could also bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥250 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Dali (Station), Yunnan Sheng, China and Shangri-La (Station), China?
You can take a train from Dali to Shangri-La via Yunnanyi, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 4 times a day.
- 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 Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
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
- [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 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 (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Yunnanyi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station) is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Dali (Station) to Shangri-La (Station).
There are 77+ hotels available in Shangri-La (Station).