There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Dali Old Town by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain Lijiang
3h 39m¥144–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali North Bus Stationbus
3h 46m¥106–165Drive 155.7 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Dali Old Towncar 155.7 km
1h 57m¥133–192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Dali Old Towntaxi 155.7 km
1h 57m¥310–380
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Dali Old Town is to bus which costs ¥100 - ¥170 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Dali Old Town is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥130 - ¥200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang station to Dali Old Town station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang Bus Station and arriving at Dali North Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Dali Old Town. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Dali via Xiangyun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Lijiang and Dali Old Town is 246 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Dali Old Town without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥140 - ¥230.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Lijiang to Dali Old Town, including transfers.
Lijiang to Dali Old Town bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Dali Old Town is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥140 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥100 - ¥170 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Dali Old Town, 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 North Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥61–110 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 North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥61–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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More Questions & Answers
Lijiang to Dali Old Town bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali North Bus Station.
Lijiang to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Xiangyun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Dali Old Town is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Lijiang to Dali Old Town.
There are 237+ hotels available in Dali Old Town.