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How to get fromShangri-La to Daliby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Shangri-La to Dali by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane DIG - CAN
    4h 51m
    ¥1,847–3,211

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Guangzhoutrain train
    36h 3m
    ¥359–733

  3. Train via Kunming South

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain train
    16h 25m
    ¥796–1,013

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kunming East to Guangzhoubus bus
    38h 33m
    ¥566–911

  5. Drive 1,888.9 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Dalicar car 1,888.9 km
    19h 35m
    ¥1,600–2,311

  6. Fly Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane DIG - SZX
    2. Take the train from Humen to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    ¥2,289–4,262

  7. Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane LJG - CAN
    7h 38m
    ¥1,412–2,396

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,572Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,504.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Dali, Guangdong, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air Co. Ltd., and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Foshan Dali via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, Guangzhou Train Station, Gaunghzhou station, Gongyuanqian, and Guangzhou Municipal in around 16h 25m.

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