Kunming to Dali Train

昆明 → 大理

Kunming to Dali takes between 1 hour 37 minutes and 7 hours 48 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 352 direct services, with the first train at 00:00 and the last at 23:30. 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
352 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 352 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Y76600:00Kunming South07:43Dali7h43m
Y76700:00Kunming South07:43Dali7h43m
Y76600:30Kunming07:43Dali7h13m
Y76700:30Kunming07:43Dali7h13m
D873806:00Kunming South08:47Dali2h47m
D873906:00Kunming South08:47Dali2h47m
D873806:00Kunming South08:22Xiangyun2h22m
D873906:00Kunming South08:22Xiangyun2h22m
D873806:00Kunming South08:09Yunnanyi2h09m
D873906:00Kunming South08:09Yunnanyi2h09m
D873806:23Kunming08:47Dali2h24m
D873906:23Kunming08:47Dali2h24m
D873806:23Kunming08:22Xiangyun1h59m
D873906:23Kunming08:22Xiangyun1h59m
D873806:23Kunming08:09Yunnanyi1h46m
D873906:23Kunming08:09Yunnanyi1h46m
D865206:50Kunming South09:08Dali2h18m
D865306:50Kunming South09:08Dali2h18m
D865606:56Kunming South09:20Dali2h24m
D865706:56Kunming South09:20Dali2h24m
D865606:56Kunming South08:56Xiangyun2h
D865706:56Kunming South08:56Xiangyun2h
D866007:03Kunming South09:36Dali2h33m
D866107:03Kunming South09:36Dali2h33m
D875007:09Kunming South09:49Dali2h40m
D875107:09Kunming South09:49Dali2h40m
D875007:09Kunming South09:25Xiangyun2h16m
D875107:09Kunming South09:25Xiangyun2h16m
D865207:13Kunming09:08Dali1h55m
D865307:13Kunming09:08Dali1h55m
D865607:19Kunming09:20Dali2h01m
D865707:19Kunming09:20Dali2h01m
D865607:19Kunming08:56Xiangyun1h37m
D865707:19Kunming08:56Xiangyun1h37m
D866007:25Kunming09:36Dali2h11m
D866107:25Kunming09:36Dali2h11m
D875007:34Kunming09:49Dali2h15m
D875107:34Kunming09:49Dali2h15m
D875007:34Kunming09:25Xiangyun1h51m
D875107:34Kunming09:25Xiangyun1h51m
D871007:41Kunming South10:19Dali2h38m
D871107:41Kunming South10:19Dali2h38m
D871007:41Kunming South09:55Xiangyun2h14m
D871107:41Kunming South09:55Xiangyun2h14m
C34007:45Kunming09:56Dali2h11m
C34107:45Kunming09:56Dali2h11m
C950207:51Kunming10:09Dali2h18m
C950307:51Kunming10:09Dali2h18m
C950207:51Kunming10:37Weishan2h46m
C950307:51Kunming10:37Weishan2h46m
D871008:04Kunming10:19Dali2h15m
D871108:04Kunming10:19Dali2h15m
D871008:04Kunming09:55Xiangyun1h51m
D871108:04Kunming09:55Xiangyun1h51m
D866408:11Kunming South10:48Dali2h37m
D866508:11Kunming South10:48Dali2h37m
D866408:11Kunming South10:24Xiangyun2h13m
D866508:11Kunming South10:24Xiangyun2h13m
D866808:25Kunming South11:03Dali2h38m
D866908:25Kunming South11:03Dali2h38m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
  • Yunnanyi云南驿
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Weishan巍山
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Heqing鹤庆
    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 services352
Fastest journey1 hour 37 minutes on D8656 (07:19 to 08:56)
First train00:00 Y767 from Kunming South
Last train23:30 Y757 from Kunming
Departure stations on timetableKunming South, Kunming
Arrival stations on timetableDali, Xiangyun, Yunnanyi, Weishan, Heqing
Train types in snapshotY, D, C, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥342, Premier class from ¥195, First class from ¥168, Second class from ¥105, Hard sleeper from ¥96.50, No seat from ¥105. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 1h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 352 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.