There are 4 ways to get from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
3h 47m¥112–166Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Lijiang171.6 km
1h 58mDrive 171.6 km
- Drive from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiangcar 171.6 km
1h 58m¥145–209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiangtaxi 171.6 km
1h 58m¥350–430
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang is to bus which costs ¥110 - ¥170 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥140 - ¥210.
No, there is no direct bus from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang station. However, there are services departing from Dali Ancient City and arriving at Lijiang Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) and Lijiang is 189 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥110 - ¥170.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang, including transfers.
Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.
Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) to Lijiang.
There are 319+ hotels available in Lijiang.
What companies run services between Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU), China and Lijiang, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥69–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dali Huangcaoba Airport (DLU) and Lijiang. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.