There are 5 ways to get from Dalian to Shangri-La by plane, train, car, bus, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane DLC - DIG
8h 7m¥2,732–4,540Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the carferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Portcarferry
- Take the train from Yantai to Guiyangtrain
- Take the train from Guiyang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2d 19h¥722–1,308Train
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Jinzhou Southtrain
- Take the train from Jinzhou South to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
32h 20m¥1,818–2,199Drive 3,496.8 km
- Drive from Dalian to Shangri-Lacar 3,496.8 km
37h 36m¥2,949–4,260Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinanbus
- Take the train from Jinan to Shijiazhuangtrain
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang station to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2d 5h¥826–1,509
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Shangri-La is to car ferry and train which costs ¥700 - ¥1400 and takes 2 days 19h.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Zhongchang Street and arriving at Shangri-La via Dalian North Station, Jinzhou South, Chengdu East, Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
The distance between Dalian and Shangri-La is 2389 km. The road distance is 3496.8 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 32h 20m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Dalian to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Dalian to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian North Station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2200 and takes 32h 20m.
Dalian to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinzhou South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalian to Shangri-La is 3497 km. It takes approximately 37h 36m to drive from Dalian to Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Shangri-La, China?
China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongchang Street to Shangri-La via Dalian North, Dalian North Station, Jinzhou South, Chengdu East, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 32h 20m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–7,500
Train from Dalian North Station to Jinzhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥400–600
Train from Jinzhou South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥950–1,100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,600–1,800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,300–3,400
Train from Chengdu East to Chuxiong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥550–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Car ferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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