Buses to Dali
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Dali, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dali to Xiangcheng | China | 38 km (23 mi) | about 55 min |
| Dali to Baoshan | China | 118 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Dali to Lushui | China | 138 km (86 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Dali to Lijiang | China | 143 km (89 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Dali to Chuxiong | China | 147 km (91 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Dali to Jianshui | China | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Dali to Tengyue | China | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Dali to Panzhihua | China | 187 km (116 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Dali to Longling County | China | 189 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Dali to Lincang | China | 190 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Dali to Anning | China | 240 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
| Dali to Majie | China | 251 km (156 mi) | about 4 h 46 min |
| Dali to Chongqing | China | 766 km (476 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Dali to Chengdu | China | 680 km (422 mi) | about 12 h 27 min |
| Dali to Guangzhou | China | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 24 h 26 min |
| Dali to Shenzhen | China | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 26 h 12 min |
| Dali to Wuhan | China | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 26 h 54 min |
| Dali to Xi’an | China | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 23 h 11 min |
| Dali to Dongguan | China | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 25 h 23 min |
| Dali to Foshan | China | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 24 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.