There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town 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 53m¥165–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali North Bus Stationbus
8h 10m¥145–249Drive 277.1 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Dali Old Towncar 277.1 km
3h 5m¥235–339Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shangri-La to Dali Old Towntaxi 277.1 km
3h 5m¥550–700Fly
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane DIG - DLU
4h 7m¥1,679–5,100
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥250 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥230 - ¥340.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Dali Old Town station. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Dali North Bus Station via Lijiang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Dali via Lijiang and Xiangyun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Dali Old Town is 361 km. The road distance is 277.1 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥160 - ¥260.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Dali Old Town bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥160 - ¥260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥250 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1600 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Dali Old Town, China?
You can take a train from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town via Lijiang, Xiangyun, and Dali in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Dali Old Town via Lijiang Bus Station and Dali North Bus Station in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Dali Huangcaoba via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
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 North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥61–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
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More Questions & Answers
Shangri-La to Dali Old Town bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Dali Old Town is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Shangri-La to Dali Old Town.
There are 239+ hotels available in Dali Old Town.