There are 6 ways to get from Shangri-La to Dali by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain Shangri-La
- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain Lijiang
5h 38m¥130–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
7h 30m¥124–218Drive 290.1 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Dalicar 290.1 km
3h 16m¥247–357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shangri-La to Dalitaxi 290.1 km
3h 16m¥550–700Fly to Dali Huangcaoba
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane DIG - DLU
5h 8m¥1,744–5,550Fly to Baoshan, taxi
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Baoshan (BSD)plane DIG - BSD
- Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dalitaxi
5h 10m¥2,039–5,915
Shangri-La to Dali by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Dali is to bus which costs ¥120 - ¥220 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Dali is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥240 - ¥360.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Dali. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Dali Ancient City via Lijiang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Dali. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Dali via Lijiang and Xiangyun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Dali is 344 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Dali without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ¥130 - ¥220.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Shangri-La to Dali, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Dali train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Dali is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ¥130 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥120 - ¥220 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1700 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?
You can take a train from Shangri-La to Dali via Lijiang and Xiangyun in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Dali Ancient City via Lijiang Bus Station in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Baoshan via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
- Adult - second class
- ¥65–95
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥59–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ¥310–700
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More Questions & Answers
Shangri-La to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Dali train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Dali is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Shangri-La to Dali.
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