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2629 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dali to Shanghai

Composite routes from Dali to Shanghai

Cheapest
26 h 17 min
Car
2629 km.
from $144
Other
40 h 1 min
2166 km.
from $91.48
15 h 36 min
2166 km.
from $245.54
6 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
2165 km.
from $210.08
9 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
2165 km.
from $313.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$135.87–$152.17
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$10.87

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Dali to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$33.70
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$17.39
Train from Dali to Lufeng
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$23.91
Train from Lufeng South to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
35h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$81.52

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Shanghai is to train via Lufeng South which costs $51.09 - $119.57 and takes 40h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Dali and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Kunming South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

How far is it from Dali to Shanghai?

The distance between Dali and Shanghai is 2171 km. The road distance is 2632.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs $152.17 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Dali to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or fly from Dali to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Dali to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $195.65 and takes 15h 36m.

Where does the Dali to Shanghai train arrive?

Dali to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Dali to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Shanghai is 2633 km. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from Dali to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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