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 ¥900 - ¥1600 and takes 18h 58m.

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 ¥2200 - ¥8000.

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 ¥2200 - ¥8000. 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 212+ hotels available in Dali.

Xining to Dali - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 10 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 Xining to Dali Huangcaoba
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)XNN - DLU
7h 54m
¥2,236–7,536
Fly Xining to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)XNN - LJG
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
11h 30m
¥876–4,256
Train via Xi'an
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an North
2. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu East
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dali
16h 54m
¥1,053–1,674
Drive 1,775.1 km
1. Drive from Xining to Dali1,775.1 km
21h 20m
¥1,569–2,267
Fly Xining to Baoshan, taxi
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Baoshan (BSD)XNN - BSD
2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Dali
8h 41m
¥2,231–5,901
Fly Xining to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)XNN - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Lufeng South
3. Take the train from Lufeng South to Dali
8h 50m
¥878–3,908
Fly Xining to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI)XNN - PZI
2. Take the taxi from Panzhihua Bao'Anying Airport (PZI) to Dali
9h 53m
¥2,471–6,221
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Dali Huangcaoba
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou West
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airport
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)LHW - DLU
11h 58m
¥978–4,501
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdu EastXining
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to DaliChengdu
18h 58m
¥906–1,521
Train #2
1. Take the train from Xining to ChengduLhasa-Chengdu
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to DaliChengdu
23h 35m

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 two other airlines fly from Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) 3 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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