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How to get fromKunming to Erhai Lakeby train, taxi, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Erhai Lake by train, taxi, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain train Honghe
    2. Take the taxi from Dali to Erhai Laketaxi taxi
    2h 23m
    ¥162–287

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus bus KunmDali1
    7h 15m
    ¥164–231

  3. Drive 342 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Xizhoucar car 342 km
    3h 42m
    ¥291–420

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kunming to Xizhoutaxi taxi 342 km
    3h 42m
    ¥750–900

  5. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Dali Huangcaoba

    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane KMG - DLU
    3h 4m
    ¥908–3,512

  6. Fly to Baoshan, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Baoshan (BSD)plane plane KMG - BSD
    2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Cangshan Hoteltaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    ¥618–2,402

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥905Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming West to Dali hourly. Tickets cost ¥100–150 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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