Facts about the transport from Chengdu to Dali
| Cheapest Transport | $103 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:35 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:29 AM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 400 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Railway, Sichuan Airlines |
Chengdu to Dali
Best Options
$103
$182
Other Options
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Price
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Arrival
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Transportation from Chengdu to Dali
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Trains$ 102.99
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Flights$ 146.94
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
To Chengdu
Popular Routes in China
How to get from Chengdu to Dali
Travelling between Chengdu and Dali is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 181.78 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 102.99.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Dali?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Chengdu and Dali depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chengdu and Dali. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 59m to reach Dali.
How much does it cost to get from Chengdu to Dali?
Travelling between Chengdu and Dali can be as cheap as USD 102.99 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 181.78 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chengdu and Dali ?
- 3 from Chengdu to Dali starting from 07:29 Chengdu East until 07:29 Chengdu East
- 1 from Chengdu to Dali starting from 06:35 Chengdu Airport until 06:35 Chengdu Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chengdu to Dali.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chengdu to Dali, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 146.94.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chengdu and Dali
Sichuan Airlines
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chengdu to Dali?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train