What is the cheapest way to get from Dali to Xi'an?

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Xi'an is to train and bus which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 18h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dali to Xi'an?

The fastest way to get from Dali to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Xi'an?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Kunming and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Dali to Xi'an?

The distance between Dali and Xi'an is 1319 km. The road distance is 1588 km.

How do I travel from Dali to Xi'an without a car?

The best way to get from Dali to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs ¥850 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Dali to Xi'an?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Dali to Xi'an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Xi'an train from?

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

Train or fly from Dali to Xi'an?

The best way to get from Dali to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥1100 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Dali to Xi'an train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dali to Xi'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Xi'an is 1588 km. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Dali to Xi'an.

Where can I stay near Xi'an?

There are 563+ hotels available in Xi'an.

Dali to Xi'an - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Dali to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane DLU - XIY
4h 52m
¥1,742–2,961
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain
18h 58m
¥525–1,234
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain Honghe
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain Kunming
13h 12m
¥859–1,073
Drive 1,588 km
1. Drive from Dali to Xi'ancar 1,588 km
16h 12m
¥1,341–1,937
Taxi to Baoshan, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Baoshan (BSD)taxi
2. Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane BSD - XIY
5h 34m
¥847–3,124
Bus to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane LJG - XIY
8h 33m
¥1,539–3,703
Taxi to Luxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Luxi (LUM)taxi
2. Fly from Luxi (LUM) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane LUM - XIY
6h 57m
¥2,089–4,710

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

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Distance: 1,318.8 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Xi'an, China?

Tibet Airlines Corporation, Beijing Capital, and three other airlines fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to Shi Tushuguan via Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 13h 12m.

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