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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Dali is to train which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 23h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Dali is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ¥2100 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Dali. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Dali via Xi'an North and Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Xining to Dali?

The distance between Xining and Dali is 1266 km. The road distance is 1775.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Dali without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 16h 54m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Xining to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Dali train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Dali?

The best way to get from Xining to Dali is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ¥2100 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1700 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Xining to Dali train arrive?

Xining to Dali train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Xining to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Dali is 1775 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Xining to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 200+ hotels available in Dali.

Xining to Dali - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Xining to Dali 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 to Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane XNN - DLU
7h 54m
¥2,136–6,536
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdutrain Lhasa-Chengdu
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
23h 35m
¥735–922
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain
16h 54m
¥1,053–1,674
Drive 1,775.1 km
1. Drive from Xining to Dalicar 1,775.1 km
21h 20m
¥1,560–2,253
Fly to Baoshan, taxi
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Baoshan (BSD)plane XNN - BSD
2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dalitaxi
8h 41m
¥1,931–5,901
Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane XNN - LJG
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
11h 30m
¥826–3,976
Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane XNN - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Lufeng Southtrain
3. Take the train from Lufeng South to Dalitrain
8h 50m
¥778–3,708
Fly to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)plane XNN - PZI
2. Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Dalitaxi
9h 53m
¥1,871–7,221
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu Easttrain Xining
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
18h 58m
¥906–1,521

Xining to Dali by train

14Weekly Trains

16h 54mAverage Duration

¥1,053Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,266.2 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Dali via Xi'an North and Chengdu East in around 16h 54m.

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