There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Dali by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Dali is to bus which costs ¥85 - ¥140 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Dali is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥140 - ¥210.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Dali. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Dali via Xiangyun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Lijiang and Dali is 229 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Dali without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥100 - ¥180.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Lijiang to Dali, including transfers.
Lijiang to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang to Dali train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Dali is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥100 - ¥180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥85 - ¥140 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, 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 to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali Ancient City station.
Lijiang to Dali train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Xiangyun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Dali is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lijiang to Dali.
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