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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Shanghai is to train via Lufeng South which costs ¥600 - ¥750 and takes 40h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Kunming South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

How far is it from Dali to Shanghai?

The distance between Dali and Shanghai is 2171 km. The road distance is 2583.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Dali to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Shanghai train from?

Dali to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Dali station.

Train or fly from Dali to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Dali to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1400 and takes 15h 36m.

Where does the Dali to Shanghai train arrive?

Dali to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Dali to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Shanghai is 2584 km. It takes approximately 26h 24m to drive from Dali to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Dali to Shanghai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dali to Shanghai by plane, train, or car

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)DLU - SHA
5h 6m
¥1,115–3,115
Train via Lufeng South
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dali to Lufeng South
2. Take the train from Lufeng South to Kunming Station
3. Take the train from Kunming to Shanghai South
40h 15m
¥606–720
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunming SouthDali
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Shanghai HongqiaoKunming / ...
15h 36m
¥1,118–1,346
Drive 2,583.5 km
1. Drive from Dali to Shanghai2,583.5 km
26h 24m
¥2,277–3,289
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)DLU - PVG
5h 27m
¥1,755–4,865
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)DLU - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao Station
6h 41m
¥837–3,754

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

¥760Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,170.6 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to South Shaanxi Road via Kunming South, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 15h 36m.

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