There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Erhai Lake by train, taxi, bus, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain Honghe
- Take the taxi from Dali to Erhai Laketaxi
2h 23m¥162–287Bus
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus KunmDali1
7h 15m¥164–231Drive 342 km
- Drive from Kunming to Xizhoucar 342 km
3h 42m¥289–418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kunming to Xizhoutaxi 342 km
3h 42m¥750–900Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
- 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 4m¥1,008–3,512Fly to Baoshan, taxi
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Baoshan (BSD)plane KMG - BSD
- Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Cangshan Hoteltaxi
4h 51m¥648–2,702
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Erhai Lake is to bus which costs ¥160 - ¥240 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Erhai Lake is to train and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥160 - ¥290.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Erhai Lake. However, there are services departing from Kunming West and arriving at Dali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Kunming and Erhai Lake is 316 km. The road distance is 342 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Erhai Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥160 - ¥290.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Kunming to Erhai Lake, including transfers.
Kunming to Erhai Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming West station.
Kunming to Erhai Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Erhai Lake is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kunming to Erhai Lake.
There are 224+ hotels available in Erhai Lake.
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.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,500
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Baoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
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
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ¥55–900
Dali Taxi
- Phone
- +86 872 212 8951
Kunming Taxi
- Phone
- +86 871 331 2533
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