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

The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Dali is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥1500 and takes 27h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thailand to Dali is to fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct train between Thailand and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Dali. However, there are services departing from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot and arriving at Dali via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 16m.

How far is it from Thailand to Dali?

The distance between Thailand and Dali is 799 km.

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

The best way to get from Thailand to Dali without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 47m and costs ¥750 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Thailand to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thailand to Dali train from?

Thailand to Dali train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Train or fly from Thailand to Dali?

The best way to get from Thailand to Dali is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥1500 and takes 27h 16m.

What is the time difference between Thailand and Dali?

Dali is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 10:55 PM in Thailand and 11:55 PM in Dali.

Where does the Thailand to Dali train arrive?

Thailand to Dali train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 227+ hotels available in Dali.

Thailand to Dali - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Thailand to Dali by plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CNX - DLU
9h 59m
¥1,019–3,119
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
cheapest
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane BKK - DLU
10h 51m
¥457–2,327
Bus, train via Kunming
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
25h 30m
¥705–2,230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain
30h 47m
¥790–1,497
Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Baoshan, taxi
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Baoshan (BSD)plane CNX - BSD
2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dalitaxi
9h 1m
¥1,314–3,384
Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane VTE - DLU
12h 16m
¥593–3,534
Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CNX - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
7h 33m
¥1,082–2,454
Train
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain
27h 16m
¥611–1,407

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

27Weekly Planes

10h 35mAverage Duration

¥918Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thailand to Dali.

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Distance: 799.3 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Dali via MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 27h 16m.

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