Kunming → Dali
2026-10-24 · scheduled timetable
Scheduled timetable for Kunming → Dali: 97 departures a day, first at 00:30, last at 21:24. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-24 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 1h 55m.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 1h 55m – 7h 13m
- Trains per day
- 97
- First / last departure
- 00:30 / 21:24
- Departure stations
- Kunming (昆明), Kunming South (昆明南)
- Arrival stations
- Dali (大理)
Kunming–Dali railway
West to the lake, in about two and a half hours.
Trains leave Kunming and Kunming South for Dali, which sits at the southern end of Erhai Lake. The station is in Xiaguan, the modern part of the city, not in the old town.
- From Dali station to the old town is a 20–30 minute bus or taxi ride; do not expect to walk it.
- The line continues to Lijiang, so Dali works as a stop rather than a terminus.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y766 | 00:30 | 07:43 | 07:13 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8739 | 06:00 | 08:47 | 02:47 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8738 | 06:23 | 08:47 | 02:24 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8653 | 06:50 | 09:08 | 02:18 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8657 | 06:56 | 09:20 | 02:24 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8661 | 07:03 | 09:36 | 02:33 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8751 | 07:09 | 09:49 | 02:40 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8652 | 07:13 | 09:08 | 01:55 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8656 | 07:19 | 09:20 | 02:01 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8660 | 07:25 | 09:36 | 02:11 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8750 | 07:34 | 09:49 | 02:15 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8711 | 07:41 | 10:19 | 02:38 | Kunming South → Dali |
| C340 | 07:45 | 09:56 | 02:11 | Kunming → Dali |
| C9502 | 07:51 | 10:09 | 02:18 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8710 | 08:04 | 10:19 | 02:15 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8665 | 08:11 | 10:48 | 02:37 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8669 | 08:25 | 11:03 | 02:38 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8664 | 08:34 | 10:48 | 02:14 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8673 | 08:38 | 11:09 | 02:31 | Kunming South → Dali |
| C352 | 08:43 | 10:54 | 02:11 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8668 | 08:49 | 11:03 | 02:14 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8677 | 08:52 | 11:29 | 02:37 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8672 | 09:01 | 11:09 | 02:08 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8693 | 09:13 | 11:44 | 02:31 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8676 | 09:15 | 11:29 | 02:14 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8692 | 09:35 | 11:44 | 02:09 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8731 | 09:45 | 12:11 | 02:26 | Kunming South → Dali |
| C9506 | 09:48 | 11:59 | 02:11 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8697 | 09:57 | 12:35 | 02:38 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8730 | 10:09 | 12:11 | 02:02 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8696 | 10:21 | 12:35 | 02:14 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8689 | 10:23 | 13:08 | 02:45 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8681 | 10:38 | 13:16 | 02:38 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D8688 | 10:48 | 13:08 | 02:20 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8680 | 11:02 | 13:16 | 02:14 | Kunming → Dali |
| D3933 | 11:22 | 13:52 | 02:30 | Kunming South → Dali |
| C333 | 11:38 | 14:14 | 02:36 | Kunming South → Dali |
| D3932 | 11:44 | 13:52 | 02:08 | Kunming → Dali |
| D8703 | 11:47 | 14:32 | 02:45 | Kunming South → Dali |
| G2840 | 11:56 | 14:04 | 02:08 | Kunming → Dali |
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Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Kunming to Dali take?
The fastest service on this date takes 1h 55m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Kunming to Dali?
Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.
Which station in Kunming does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Kunming and Kunming South. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.
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Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-24. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.