There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Xiangyuntrain Lijiang
3h 24m¥109–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
3h 35m¥85–134Drive 170.7 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Dali Ancient Citycar 170.7 km
2h 10m¥144–208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Dali Ancient Citytaxi 170.7 km
2h 10m¥340–410
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City is to bus which costs ¥85 - ¥140 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥140 - ¥210.
No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang station to Dali Ancient City. However, there are services departing from Lijiang Bus Station and arriving at Dali Ancient City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Dali via Xiangyun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Lijiang and Dali Ancient City is 229 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥100 - ¥180.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City, including transfers.
Lijiang to Dali Ancient City bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang Bus Station.
Lijiang to Dali Ancient City train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥100 - ¥180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥85 - ¥140 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Dali Ancient City, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Lijiang to Xiangyun once daily. Tickets cost ¥65–95 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City hourly. Tickets cost ¥69–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
- Adult - second class
- ¥65–95
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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Booking & Getting There
Lijiang to Dali Ancient City bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dali Ancient City station.
Lijiang to Dali Ancient City train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Xiangyun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Dali Ancient City is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Lijiang to Dali Ancient City.
There are 229+ hotels available in Dali Ancient City.