What is the cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town?

The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town is to train and bus which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 21h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town?

The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct train between Xi'an and Dali Old Town?

No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Dali Old Town. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Dali via Xi'an North Station and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Xi'an to Dali Old Town?

The distance between Xi'an and Dali Old Town is 1330 km. The road distance is 1596.5 km.

How do I travel from Xi'an to Dali Old Town without a car?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town without a car is to train which takes 14h 55m and costs ¥900 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Dali Old Town train from?

Xi'an to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xi'an North Station.

Train or fly from Xi'an to Dali Old Town?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Dali Old Town is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Xi'an to Dali Old Town train arrive?

Xi'an to Dali Old Town train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Xi'an to Dali Old Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Dali Old Town is 1596 km. It takes approximately 16h 19m to drive from Xi'an to Dali Old Town.

Where can I stay near Dali Old Town?

There are 237+ hotels available in Dali Old Town.

Xi'an to Dali Old Town - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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Fly to Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane XIY - DLU
4h 53m
¥1,877–3,011
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xian North Station to Chengdu Easttrain
2. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
3. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
21h 28m
¥637–891
Train
1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain Xi'an
2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain Honghe
14h 55m
¥937–1,171
Drive 1,596.5 km
1. Drive from Xi'an to Dali Old Towncar 1,596.5 km
16h 19m
¥1,356–1,959
Fly to Baoshan, taxi
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Baoshan (BSD)plane XIY - BSD
2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dali Old Towntaxi
6h 48m
¥917–3,156

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 33mAverage Duration

¥555Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,329.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Dali Old Town, China?

Tibet Airlines Corporation, Beijing Capital, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Dali Old Town via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Dali in around 14h 55m.

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