There are 10 ways to get from Dongguan to Dali by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
best- Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CAN - DLU
7h 9m¥1,751–2,192Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dongguan to Guangzhou Jiaokoubus
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
33h 6m¥297–703Train
- Take the train from Humen to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain
12h 12m¥511–1,184Bus
- Take the bus from Dongguan to Guangzhou Yuexiu Southbus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Kunming Eastbus
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus
33h 39m¥446–676Drive 1,674.9 km
- Drive from Dongguan to Dalicar 1,674.9 km
17h 31m¥1,398–2,019Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
- Take the train from Humen to Futian Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane SZX - DLU
7h 51m¥1,657–2,563Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)plane CAN - PZI
- Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Dalitaxi
8h 22m¥1,686–3,977Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CAN - LJG
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
10h 45m¥1,441–2,432Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Baoshan, taxi
- Take the train from Humen to Futian Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Baoshan (BSD)plane SZX - BSD
- Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dalitaxi
8h 33m¥952–3,528Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
- Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CAN - KMG
- Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
8h 58m¥764–2,427
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dongguan to Dali is to bus and train which costs ¥290 - ¥750 and takes 33h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dongguan to Dali is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Dongguan to Dali. However, there are services departing from Dongguan and arriving at Dali via Guangzhou and Kunming West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dongguan to Dali. However, there are services departing from Hongfu Road and arriving at Dali via Humen, Guangzhou South station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Dongguan and Dali is 1461 km. The road distance is 1674.9 km.
The best way to get from Dongguan to Dali without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs ¥500 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Dongguan to Dali, including transfers.
Dongguan to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dongguan station.
Dongguan to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Humen station.
The best way to get from Dongguan to Dali is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs ¥500 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥440 - ¥700 and takes 33h 39m.
What companies run services between Dongguan, China and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?
You can take a subway from Hongfu Road to Dali via Humen Station, Humen, Guangzhou South station, and Kunming South in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dongguan to Dali via Guangzhou Yuexiu South, Peasant Movement Institute, Gongyuanqian, Guangzhou, Kunming East, East Bus Station, West Bus Station, and Kunming West in around 33h 39m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,100
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–1,900
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,400
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Zunyi Xinzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,300
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,400
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,600
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,200
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,050–2,150
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,600
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,900
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,600
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Baoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,900
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,300
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,600
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–40
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥27–40
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–40
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥27–40
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–40
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥27–40
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥27–40
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥27–40
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥31–35
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- Business Class Seat
- ¥65–95
Train from Humen to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥26–29
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥26–29
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥40–44
- Business Class Seat
- ¥50–75
Train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥560–610
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Humen to Futian Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥31–34
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥49–53
- Business Class Seat
- ¥65–95
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥31–35
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- Business Class Seat
- ¥65–95
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥31–35
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- Business Class Seat
- ¥65–95
Train from Humen to Futian Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥31–34
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥49–53
- Business Class Seat
- ¥65–95
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥31–35
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- Business Class Seat
- ¥65–95
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–65
Train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥370–900
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥370–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–900
Train from Kunming South to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥110–250
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–250
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–65
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–65
Train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–65
Train from Kunming to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Kunming to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Guangzhou to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–220
- Hard sleeper
- ¥290–400
- Soft sleeper
- ¥460–600
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dongguan to Guangzhou Yuexiu South
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥30–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
Bus from Guangzhou to Kunming East
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥310–440
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥310–440
Bus from Kunming West to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Dongguan to Guangzhou Jiaokou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥35–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ¥310–700
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Booking & Getting There
Dongguan to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Guangzhou Yuexiu South station.
Dongguan to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dongguan to Dali is 1675 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Dongguan to Dali.
There are 230+ hotels available in Dali.

















