What is the cheapest way to get from Dali to Qinghai?

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Qinghai is to train via Chongqing West which costs ¥600 - ¥850 and takes 25h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dali to Qinghai?

The fastest way to get from Dali to Qinghai is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥700 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Qinghai?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Xining via Kunming and Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Dali to Qinghai?

The distance between Dali and Qinghai is 1266 km. The road distance is 1773.3 km.

How do I travel from Dali to Qinghai without a car?

The best way to get from Dali to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 17h and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

How long does it take to get from Dali to Qinghai?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Dali to Qinghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Qinghai train from?

Dali to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Dali station.

Train or fly from Dali to Qinghai?

The best way to get from Dali to Qinghai is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥700 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 17h.

Where does the Dali to Qinghai train arrive?

Dali to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Dali to Qinghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Qinghai is 1773 km. It takes approximately 21h 9m to drive from Dali to Qinghai.

Where can I stay near Qinghai?

There are 29+ hotels available in Qinghai.

Dali to Qinghai - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Dali to Qinghai by plane, train, car, or taxi

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Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Xining
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN)plane DLU - XNN
6h 43m
¥736–3,636
Train via Chongqing West
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dali to Chongqing Westtrain Dali
2. Take the train from Chongqing West to Xiningtrain Chongqing West
25h 4m
¥643–841
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain
17h
¥1,107–1,642
Drive 1,773.3 km
1. Drive from Dali to Xiningcar 1,773.3 km
21h 9m
¥1,508–2,178
Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Yushu
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Yushu (YUS)plane DLU - YUS
9h 35m
¥870–3,785
Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Gannan Xiahe Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)plane DLU - GXH
2. Take the taxi from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Rongwotaxi
8h 18m
¥1,855–4,305
Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly to Xining
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xining (XNN)plane KMG - XNN
7h 21m
¥756–3,368
Train via Chengdu
1. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain Dali
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
22h 22m
¥947–1,565

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN) flights

54Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

¥724Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,265.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Tibet Airlines Corporation, Sichuan Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to Xining via Kunming, Xi'an North, and Xining in around 17h.

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