There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang Old Town to Dali by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain Lijiang
3h 23m¥107–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
3h 34m¥82–130Drive 167.4 km
- Drive from Lijiang Old Town to Dalicar 167.4 km
2h 8m¥143–206Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang Old Town to Dalitaxi 167.4 km
2h 8m¥330–410
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang Old Town to Dali is to bus which costs ¥80 - ¥130 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang Old Town to Dali is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥140 - ¥210.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang Old Town station to Dali. However, there are services departing from Lijiang Bus Station and arriving at Dali Ancient City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang Old Town to Dali. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Dali via Xiangyun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Lijiang Old Town and Dali is 227 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang Old Town to Dali without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥100 - ¥180.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lijiang Old Town to Dali, including transfers.
Lijiang Old Town to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang Old Town to Dali train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang Old Town to Dali is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥100 - ¥180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥80 - ¥130 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Lijiang Old Town, China and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Lijiang to Xiangyun once daily. Tickets cost ¥65–95 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City hourly. Tickets cost ¥69–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
- Adult - second class
- ¥65–95
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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More Questions & Answers
Lijiang Old Town to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali Ancient City station.
Lijiang Old Town to Dali train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Xiangyun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang Old Town to Dali is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Lijiang Old Town to Dali.
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