Kunming to Dali

Kunming to Dali

Kunming
Dali
Mon, Jun 15
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Kunming to Dali Destination Reviews

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Antonio G
Every things was ok
Kunming to Dali, Train #D8684 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Aug 13, 2025
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Adva
why there isn't any option to pick the seat?
Kunming to Dali, Train #D8660 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jul 30, 2025
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Saudi K
No Sign for ticket collection when booked online
Kunming to Dali, Train #D9102 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Apr 17, 2024
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Kunming to Dali Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Hard Sleeper
01:35
07:00
$19.86
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
06:35
15:35
$925.86
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:51
09:08
$22.07
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:07
09:02
$25.84
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:25
09:33
$20.52
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:42
10:19
$27.39
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:00
10:45
$637.65
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:20
09:20
$366.01
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:37
10:47
$25.84
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:58
11:39
$27.39
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:15
11:50
$27.39
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:35
09:40
$458.56
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:55
08:30
$642.93
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:11
12:40
$27.39
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:34
12:40
$25.84
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:02
13:31
$25.84
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:24
13:53
$27.39
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:46
13:53
$25.84
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
12:05
14:27
$21.26
  4.5
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
12:22
14:55
$27.39

How to get from Kunming to Dali

Travelling between Kunming and Dali is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 556.22 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 97.02.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 22 hours to travel between Kunming and Dali depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Dali. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 45m to reach Dali.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Dali?

Travelling between Kunming and Dali can be as cheap as USD 97.02 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 556.22 if you buy a China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kunming and Dali ?

  • 6 from Kunming to Dali starting from 12:55 Kunming Airport until 22:20 Kunming Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kunming to Dali.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kunming to Dali, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 97.01.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kunming and Dali

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kunming to Dali?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Kunming to Dali

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Dali

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:23 오전
Latest Departure10:20 오후
Departures per day6
Distance921 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines