What is the cheapest way to get from Sichuan to Dali?

The cheapest way to get from Sichuan to Dali is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sichuan to Dali?

The fastest way to get from Sichuan to Dali is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥420 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct train between Sichuan and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Sichuan to Dali. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Dali via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Sichuan to Dali?

The distance between Sichuan and Dali is 641 km. The road distance is 879.4 km.

How do I travel from Sichuan to Dali without a car?

The best way to get from Sichuan to Dali without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ¥600 - ¥700.

How long does it take to get from Sichuan to Dali?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Sichuan to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sichuan to Dali train from?

Sichuan to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.

Train or fly from Sichuan to Dali?

The best way to get from Sichuan to Dali is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥420 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Sichuan to Dali train arrive?

Sichuan to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dali station.

Can I drive from Sichuan to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Sichuan to Dali is 879 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Sichuan to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 221+ hotels available in Dali.

Sichuan to Dali - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sichuan to Dali by plane, train, car, or subway

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Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport
best
1. Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane LZO - DLU
2h 52m
¥429–2,355
Fly from Yibin Wuliangye Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane YBP - DLU
3h 1m
¥418–2,366
Train
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
9h 17m
¥623–674
Drive 879.4 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Dalicar 879.4 km
9h
¥748–1,080
Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CTU - DLU
4h 9m
¥1,022–3,527
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TFU - DLU
5h 14m
¥457–2,634
Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport
1. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane MIG - DLU
4h 4m
¥455–2,525

Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥385Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.2 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Sichuan, China and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?

Lucky Air Co. Ltd. flies from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) once daily. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Dali twice daily. Tickets cost ¥620–670 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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