Which stations serve Guangzhou and Dali?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhou serve Guangzhou; Dali, Xiangyun serve Dali.

Guangzhou to Dali Train

广州 → 大理

Guangzhou to Dali takes between 8 hours 46 minutes and 11 hours 7 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 06:47 and the last at 11:54. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Guangzhou and Dali. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3802	06:47Guangzhou South	17:30Dali	10h43m
D3810	07:49Guangzhou South	18:43Dali	10h54m
D3810	07:49Guangzhou South	18:19Xiangyun	10h30m
D3814	08:35Guangzhou South	19:28Dali	10h53m
D3814	08:35Guangzhou South	19:04Xiangyun	10h29m
D3818	08:50Guangzhou South	19:57Dali	11h07m
D3826	09:48Guangzhou South	20:39Dali	10h51m
D3838	11:05Guangzhou	22:11Dali	11h06m
D3838	11:05Guangzhou	21:47Xiangyun	10h42m
G2976	11:54Guangzhou South	21:05Dali	9h11m
G2976	11:54Guangzhou South	20:40Xiangyun	8h46m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Dali

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Dali. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou广州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5

Railway Stations in Dali

Dali大理
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangyun祥云
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Dali (大理)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	8 hours 46 minutes on G2976 (11:54 to 20:40)
First train	06:47 D3802 from Guangzhou South
Last train	11:54 G2976 from Guangzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Dali, Xiangyun
Train types in snapshot	D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Dali train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h46m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Guangzhou and Dali.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.