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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dali to Shangri-La

Composite routes from Dali to Shangri-La

Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
294 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Plane from Baoshan to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87

Train operators

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Dali to Yunnanyi
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
Train from Yunnanyi to Chuxiong
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

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
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dali to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Shangri-La is to bus which costs $24.95 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dali to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Dali to Shangri-La is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Dali and Shangri-La?

No, there is no direct bus from Dali to Shangri-La station. However, there are services departing from Dali Ancient City and arriving at Shangri-La Bus Station via Lijiang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Shangri-La?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Shangri-La via Yunnanyi, Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Dali to Shangri-La?

The distance between Dali and Shangri-La is 385 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.

How do I travel from Dali to Shangri-La without a car?

The best way to get from Dali to Shangri-La without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $24.95 .

How long does it take to get from Dali to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Dali to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Shangri-La bus from?

Dali to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.

Where do I catch the Dali to Shangri-La train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dali to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Dali to Shangri-La is to bus which takes 8h and costs $24.95 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Dali to Shangri-La bus arrive?

Dali to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.

Where does the Dali to Shangri-La train arrive?

Dali to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Yunnanyi station.

Can I drive from Dali to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Shangri-La is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Dali to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 40+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $14.41 per night.
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