There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Dali by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Dali is to bus which costs ¥100 - ¥160 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Dali is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥100 - ¥220.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Dali. However, there are services departing from Kunming West and arriving at Dali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kunming and arriving at Dali. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Kunming and Dali is 288 km. The road distance is 312.9 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Dali without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥100 - ¥220.
The train from Kunming to Dali takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kunming to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming West station.
Kunming to Dali train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Dali is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥100 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥100 - ¥160 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Kunming to Dali every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥100–220 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming West to Dali hourly. Tickets cost ¥100–150 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
Train from Kunming to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Dali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming to Dali bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali station.
Kunming to Dali train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Dali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Dali is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kunming to Dali.
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