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17 h 20 min
1311 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vientiane to Dali

Composite routes from Vientiane to Dali

Cheapest
17 h 20 min
Car
1311 km.
from $72
Fastest
1 h 58 min
Plane
Other
12 h 51 min
882 km.
from $130.20
17 h 11 min
Train, Bus
882 km.
from $122
9 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
881 km.
from $193.77
10 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
881 km.
from $235.08
8 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
881 km.
from $140.49

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Baoshan
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$152.17
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$489.13
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$130.43

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13

China West Air

Website:
westair.cn/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$369.57

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$228.26
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$260.87

Train operators

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Dali
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$33.70
Train from Kunming Station to Lufeng
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33
Train from Lufeng South to Dali
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$23.91

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Dali
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Dali is to train and bus which costs $46.74 - $152.17 and takes 17h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Dali is to fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Vientiane to Dali?

The distance between Vientiane and Dali is 1344 km. The road distance is 1359.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vientiane to Dali without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $46.74 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Vientiane to Dali, including transfers.

Train or fly from Vientiane to Dali?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Dali is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $46.74 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $76.09 - $152.17 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Dali?

Dali is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 14:50 in Vientiane and 15:50 in Dali.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Dali is 1359 km. It takes approximately 19h 11m to drive from Vientiane to Dali.

Which airlines fly from Wattay International Airport Airport to Dali Huangcaoba Airport?

China Express Airlines, China West Air, Vietnam Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Wattay International Airport Airport to Dali Huangcaoba Airport.

Where can I stay near Dali?

There are 97+ hotels available in Dali. Prices start at $33.79 per night.
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