Rome2Rio

How to get fromDali to Kyotoby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Kyoto

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Dali to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane DLU - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    11h 30m
    ¥34,051–92,351

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dali to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    3d 2h
    ¥72,234–100,605

  3. Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane DLU - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    11h 48m

  4. Bus to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane LJG - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    15h 15m

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket¥26,765Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dali to Kyoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,594.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Dali to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Dali Airport, walk to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dali to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 3d 2h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides