Kunming to Dali Train

昆明 → 大理

Kunming to Dali takes between 1 hour 43 minutes and 2 hours 38 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 29 direct services, with the first train at 11:22 and the last at 19:42. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
29 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D393211:22Kunming South13:52Dali2h30m
D393211:22Kunming South13:28Xiangyun2h06m
G284011:56Kunming14:04Dali2h08m
G284011:56Kunming13:39Xiangyun1h43m
D393612:37Kunming South15:06Dali2h29m
G283613:31Kunming15:39Dali2h08m
D394014:25Kunming South16:58Dali2h33m
D394014:25Kunming South16:34Xiangyun2h09m
D394414:52Kunming South17:17Dali2h25m
D380215:04Kunming South17:30Dali2h26m
D394815:30Kunming South17:54Dali2h24m
D381016:07Kunming South18:43Dali2h36m
D381016:07Kunming South18:19Xiangyun2h12m
D395616:26Kunming South18:52Dali2h26m
D395616:26Kunming South18:28Xiangyun2h02m
D395216:39Kunming South19:16Dali2h37m
D395216:39Kunming South18:52Xiangyun2h13m
D381416:50Kunming South19:28Dali2h38m
D381416:50Kunming South19:04Xiangyun2h14m
D396017:17Kunming South19:51Dali2h34m
D381817:24Kunming South19:57Dali2h33m
D382618:09Kunming South20:39Dali2h30m
G284818:38Kunming20:46Dali2h08m
G297618:51Kunming21:05Dali2h14m
G297618:51Kunming20:40Xiangyun1h49m
D383819:34Kunming South22:11Dali2h37m
D383819:34Kunming South21:47Xiangyun2h13m
G284419:42Kunming21:56Dali2h14m
G284419:42Kunming21:31Xiangyun1h49m

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

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Railway Stations in Kunming and Dali

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

Railway Stations in Kunming

  • Kunming South昆明南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 4
  • Kunming昆明
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1

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

RouteKunming (昆明) to Dali (大理)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services29
Fastest journey1 hour 43 minutes on G2840 (11:56 to 13:39)
First train11:22 D3932 from Kunming South
Last train19:42 G2844 from Kunming
Departure stations on timetableKunming South, Kunming
Arrival stations on timetableDali, Xiangyun
Train types in snapshotD, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kunming to Dali train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h43m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 29 direct services between Kunming 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.