Sichuan to Dali

Sichuan to Dali

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Sichuan to Dali Schedule

Sichuan to Dali Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Chengdu Airlines Economy 07:55 - 10:00¥ 3,054
Chengdu Airlines Economy 08:00 - 09:40¥ 3,641
China Railway Business Class 13:43 - 21:54¥ 2,106
Xiamen Airlines Economy 18:55 - 10:00¥ 2,824
Air China Economy 20:30 - 09:20¥ 2,497

Transportation from Sichuan to Dali

Facts about the transport from Sichuan to Dali

Cheapest Transport$97
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:45 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day13
Distance1276 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Chengdu Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Sichuan to Dali

Travelling between Sichuan and Dali is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 455.51 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 96.87.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Sichuan and Dali depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sichuan and Dali. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 5m to reach Dali.

How much does it cost to get from Sichuan to Dali?

Travelling between Sichuan and Dali can be as cheap as USD 96.87 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 455.51 if you buy a Air China flight 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 Sichuan and Dali ?

  • 7 from Sichuan to Dali starting from 07:29 Chengdu East until 13:42 Chengdu East
  • 6 from Sichuan to Dali starting from 06:45 Chengdu Airport until 20:55 Chengdu Tianfu

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sichuan 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 Sichuan to Dali, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 144.54.

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 Sichuan and Dali

Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen 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 Sichuan 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