How to get to Dali — no metro, taxis, DiDi, Dali HSR station (Kunming-Dali line), long-distance buses, Erhai transport, and how to buy train & bus tickets. Complete guide.
No metro in Dali. Rent an electric bike (CNY 30-60/day) for Erhai Lake. Buses and taxis cover the rest.
Search Bus Routes →Starts CNY 7 for 2 km, CNY 1.5/km. Very cheap citywide. Negotiate for day trips.
Book via DiDi →Available but less reliable in rural Erhai Lake area. Taxis more available in old town.
Download DiDi →Dali Railway Station (大理站): HSR from Kunming (2h, CNY 145). From Lijiang (1.5h, CNY 70).
Book Train Tickets →Dali Bus Station (大理汽车客运站): buses to Lijiang (2.5h), Kunming (4h), Dali Airport (1h).
Search Bus Routes →Train: 12306.cn. Dali-Lijiang tickets sell out in peak season — book 2-3 days ahead.
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