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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Xining is to train via Chengdu Airport (CTU) which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥650 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Xining?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Xining. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Xining via Kunming and Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

How far is it from Dali to Xining?

The distance between Dali and Xining is 1265 km. The road distance is 1773.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Xining without a car is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Dali to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Xining train from?

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

Train or fly from Dali to Xining?

The best way to get from Dali to Xining is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs ¥650 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1700 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Dali to Xining train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dali to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Xining is 1773 km. It takes approximately 21h 9m to drive from Dali to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 10+ hotels available in Xining.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dali to Xining by plane, train, car, taxi, 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.

Fly from Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN)plane DLU - XNN
7h 8m
¥686–3,536
Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xining (XNN)plane KMG - XNN
7h 21m
¥656–2,968
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain
18h 17m
¥1,087–1,617
Drive 1,773.3 km
1. Drive from Dali to Xiningcar 1,773.3 km
21h 9m
¥1,521–2,196
Taxi to Baoshan, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Baoshan (BSD)taxi
2. Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Xining (XNN)plane BSD - XNN
8h 40m
¥1,541–3,899
Bus to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Xining (XNN)plane LJG - XNN
11h 9m
¥833–3,778
Train via Chengdu
1. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Easttrain Dali
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
19h 17m
¥905–1,524
Train via Chengdu Airport (CTU)
1. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu Shuangliu Airporttrain Dali
2. Take the train from Chengdu West station to Xiningtrain Xining
24h 15m
¥721–943

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN) flights

47Weekly Planes

6h 13mAverage Duration

¥665Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,265 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Xining (XNN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to Xining via Kunming and Xi'an North in around 18h 17m.

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