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

The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Dali is to train and bus which costs ¥490 - ¥600 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guilin to Dali is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct train between Guilin and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Dali. However, there are services departing from Guilin West and arriving at Dali via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Guilin to Dali?

The distance between Guilin and Dali is 1200 km. The road distance is 1261.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Guilin to Dali without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs ¥490 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Guilin to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guilin to Dali train from?

Guilin to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guilin West station.

Train or fly from Guilin to Dali?

The best way to get from Guilin to Dali is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs ¥490 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1900 - ¥3900 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Guilin to Dali train arrive?

Guilin to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.

Can I drive from Guilin to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Dali is 1261 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Guilin to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 221+ hotels available in Dali.

Guilin to Dali - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Guilin to Dali by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain Hong Kong / ...
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain Kunming South / ...
7h 28m
¥495–665
Train via Guiyang
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guilin West to Guiyang Northtrain
2. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
8h 12m
¥450–749
Drive 1,261.3 km
1. Drive from Guilin to Dalicar 1,261.3 km
12h 50m
¥1,073–1,549
Fly to Dali Huangcaoba
1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane KWL - DLU
6h 58m
¥1,994–3,808
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain Hong Kong / ...
2. Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus KunmDali1
12h 3m
¥494–580
Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane KWL - LJG
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
7h 39m
¥1,584–3,348

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 29mAverage Duration

¥768Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,200.3 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Guilin West to Dali via Kunming South in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) 3 times a day.

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