There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Dali Old Town by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain Honghe
1h 53m¥142–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus KunmDali1
6h 39m¥134–196Drive 326.1 km
- Drive from Kunming to Dali Old Towncar 326.1 km
3h 26m¥278–401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kunming to Dali Old Towntaxi 326.1 km
3h 26m¥700–900Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly
- Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane KMG - DLU
3h 29m¥1,008–3,377
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Dali Old Town is to bus which costs ¥130 - ¥200 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Dali Old Town is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥140 - ¥270.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Dali Old Town. However, there are services departing from Kunming West and arriving at Dali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Dali Old Town. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Dali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Kunming and Dali Old Town is 305 km. The road distance is 326.1 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Dali Old Town without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥140 - ¥270.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Kunming to Dali Old Town, including transfers.
Kunming to Dali Old Town bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming West station.
Kunming to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Dali Old Town is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥140 - ¥270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥130 - ¥200 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Dali Old Town, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Kunming to Dali every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥100–220 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming West to Dali hourly. Tickets cost ¥100–150 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,300
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
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com
Subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming to Dali Old Town bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali station.
Kunming to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Dali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Dali Old Town is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kunming to Dali Old Town.
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