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

The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Dali is to train which costs ¥490 - ¥540 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Dali is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct train between Chongqing and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Dali. However, there are services departing from Haitangxi and arriving at Dali via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Chongqing to Dali?

The distance between Chongqing and Dali is 1130 km. The road distance is 1065.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chongqing to Dali without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs ¥490 - ¥540.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Chongqing to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chongqing to Dali train from?

Chongqing to Dali train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.

Train or fly from Chongqing to Dali?

The best way to get from Chongqing to Dali is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs ¥490 - ¥540. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1200 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Chongqing to Dali train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chongqing to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Dali is 1065 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Chongqing to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 210+ hotels available in Dali.

Chongqing to Dali - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chongqing to Dali by train, car, plane, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Dalitrain Chongqing
7h 57m
¥494–536
Train via Kunming
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunmingtrain Chongqing
2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain Honghe
9h 36m
¥462–622
Drive 1,065.4 km
1. Drive from Chongqing to Dalicar 1,065.4 km
11h 48m
¥921–1,330
Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Dali Huangcaoba
1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane CKG - DLU
4h 57m
¥1,220–3,822
Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CKG - LJG
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
8h 22m
¥1,110–2,462
Fly Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CKG - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
6h 41m
¥1,333–1,657
Train to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
1. Take the train from Chongqing North to Tianfu International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TFU - DLU
7h 42m
¥988–3,289

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

¥1,154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chongqing to Dali.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,129.6 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chongqing West to Dali twice daily. Tickets cost ¥490–530 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Air China flies from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) once daily.

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