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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xining to Dali

Composite routes from Xining to Dali

Cheapest
20 h 50 min
Car
1964 km.
from $108
Other
8 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1235 km.
from $163.67
16 h 54 min
1236 km.
from $175.26
9 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1235 km.
from $249.58
10 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1235 km.
from $199.68
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1235 km.
from $301.75
18 h 58 min
1236 km.
from $224.15
23 h 35 min
1236 km.
from $160.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Xining to Dali
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$336.96
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$336.96

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Xining to Dali
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91
Plane from Xining to Baoshan
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$380.43
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$391.30
Plane from Xining to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Xining to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$489.13
Plane from Xining to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09
Plane from Xining to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48
Plane from Xining to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Xining to Baoshan
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$369.57
Plane from Xining to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09
Plane from Xining to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$271.74
Plane from Xining to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Xining to Baoshan
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$500.00

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Xining to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$217.39

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Xining to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$315.22

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Xining to Dali
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83
Plane from Xining to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65
Plane from Xining to Tengchong
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$48.91
Train from Xi'an North to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$43.48
Train from Chengdu East to Dali
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$76.09
Train from Xi'an North to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$65.22
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
Train from Xining to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.76–$119.57

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Heqing to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Xining to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
14h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$33.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Dali is to train which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 23h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Dali is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct train between Xining and Dali?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Dali. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Dali via Xi'an North and Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Xining to Dali?

The distance between Xining and Dali is 1269 km. The road distance is 1970.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Dali without a car is to train via Xi'an which takes 16h 54m and costs $130.43 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Xining to Dali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Dali train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Dali?

The best way to get from Xining to Dali is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Xi'an, which costs $130.43 - $239.13 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Xining to Dali train arrive?

Xining to Dali train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Xining to Dali?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Dali is 1971 km. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from Xining to Dali.

Where can I stay near Dali?

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