What is the cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake is to train via Kunming which costs ¥310 - ¥700 and takes 31h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake?

The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Guangzhou and Erhai Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou and arriving at Dali via Kunming West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Guangzhou and Erhai Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Dali via Guangzhou South station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake?

The distance between Guangzhou and Erhai Lake is 1369 km. The road distance is 1647.5 km.

How do I travel from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake without a car is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs ¥500 - ¥1300.

How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guangzhou to Erhai Lake bus from?

Guangzhou to Erhai Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou station.

Where do I catch the Guangzhou to Erhai Lake train from?

Guangzhou to Erhai Lake train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.

Train, bus or fly from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake?

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs ¥480 - ¥700 and takes 32h 13m.

Where does the Guangzhou to Erhai Lake bus arrive?

Guangzhou to Erhai Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming East station.

Where does the Guangzhou to Erhai Lake train arrive?

Guangzhou to Erhai Lake train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Erhai Lake is 1648 km. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake.

Where can I stay near Erhai Lake?

There are 222+ hotels available in Erhai Lake.

Guangzhou to Erhai Lake - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Guangzhou to Erhai Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
best
1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CAN - DLU
4h 51m
¥1,908–2,111
Train via Kunming
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guangzhou to Kunmingtrain Shenzhen East
2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain Honghe
31h 37m
¥318–686
Train
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming Southtrain Guangzhou South / ...
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain Kunming South / ...
12h 35m
¥539–1,225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guangzhou to Kunming Eastbus
2. Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus KunmDali1
32h 13m
¥483–664
Drive 1,647.5 km
1. Drive from Guangzhou to Xizhoucar 1,647.5 km
17h 20m
¥1,400–2,022
Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain
2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane SZX - DLU
6h 21m
¥1,849–2,461
Train, bus to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain
2. Take the bus from Zhuhai Gongbei to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airportbus
3. Fly from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane ZUH - DLU
6h 27m
¥719–3,330

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

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3h 54mAverage Duration

¥1,384Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,369.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Erhai Lake, China?

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Haizhu Square to Erhai Lake via Guangzhou South, Guangzhou South station, Kunming South, and Dali in around 12h 35m.

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