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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Chengdu is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Chengdu is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥900 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Chengdu?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Tianfu Square via East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Dali to Chengdu?

The distance between Dali and Chengdu is 688 km. The road distance is 879.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Chengdu without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ¥600 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Dali to Chengdu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Chengdu train from?

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

Train or fly from Dali to Chengdu?

The best way to get from Dali to Chengdu is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥900 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Dali to Chengdu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dali to Chengdu?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Chengdu is 880 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Dali to Chengdu.

Where can I stay near Chengdu?

There are 594+ hotels available in Chengdu.

Dali to Chengdu - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, subway, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Dali to Chengdu by plane, train, car, subway, 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 Dali Huangcaoba to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane DLU - CTU
3h 17m
¥920–4,124
Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane DLU - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
4h 21m
¥427–2,634
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain Dali
8h 40m
¥627–677
Drive 879.5 km
1. Drive from Dali to Chengducar 879.5 km
9h 2m
¥769–1,111
Taxi to Baoshan, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Baoshan (BSD)taxi
2. Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane BSD - TFU
3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
5h 2m
¥712–2,797

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 42mAverage Duration

¥486Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.8 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Dali to Chengdu East twice daily. Tickets cost ¥620–680 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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