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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Dali is to train via Chengdu 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 and train which takes 7h 53m and costs ¥650 - ¥3200.

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 Station and Kunming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

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 which takes 18h 51m and costs ¥1100 - ¥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 ¥1700 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 18h 51m.

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 210+ hotels available in Dali.

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

There are 8 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
¥1,736–4,036
Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane XNN - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
7h 53m
¥649–3,171
Train
1. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain
18h 51m
¥1,133–1,654
Drive 1,775.1 km
1. Drive from Xining to Dalicar 1,775.1 km
21h 20m
¥1,531–2,211
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
¥3,331–6,901
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
12h
¥1,226–4,076
Train via Chengdu
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
Train via Chengdu #2
1. Take the train from Xining to Chengdutrain Lhasa-Chengdu
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Dalitrain Chengdu
23h 35m
¥735–922

Xining (XNN) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 4mAverage Duration

¥1,630Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Dali via Xi'an North Station and Kunming in around 18h 51m.

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