How to Travel from

Dali to Shanghai

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

China Dali Shanghai

How to Get from Dali to Shanghai

Plane

1 h 9 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 3 min

from $27

Rideshare

5 h 3 min

from $18.87

Cheapest

By car (496 km)

5 h 3 min

496 km.

from $27

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 3 min

496 km.

from $18.87

Train via Lufeng South

40 h 1 min

2166 km.

from $91.48

Train

15 h 36 min

2166 km.

from $245.54

Bus, Plane (Fly Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport)

6 h 50 min

2165 km.

from $210.08

Bus, Plane (Bus to Lijiang Sanyi Airport)

9 h 8 min

2165 km.

from $313.59

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:

$178.12–$318.06

China Eastern Airlines

Website:

en.ceair.com/

Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Shanghai

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.39–$572.52

Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$139.95–$483.46

Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.56–$699.74

Xiamen Airlines

Website:

xiamenair.com

Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Shanghai

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.39–$572.52

Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$139.95–$483.46

Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shanghai

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.56–$699.74

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:

tibetairlines.com/

Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Hangzhou

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$178.12–$318.06

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:

$159.03–$178.12

Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$11.45–$12.72

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:

$17.81–$39.44

Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$10.81–$20.36

Train from Dali to Lufeng

Ave. Duration:

1h 43m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.99–$27.99

Train from Lufeng South to Kunming

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.63–$12.09

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:

$38.17–$95.42

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

chinabusguide.com

Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.23

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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Shanghai Museum

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Shanghai

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Seven ways to Travel from Dali to Shanghai

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

China Railways D-Class

China Railways K-Class

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct train between Dali and Shanghai?

How far is it from Dali to Shanghai?

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

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

Where do I catch the Dali to Shanghai train from?

Train or fly from Dali to Shanghai?

Where does the Dali to Shanghai train arrive?

Can I drive from Dali to Shanghai?

Where can I stay near Shanghai?