Right now, around 87 pairs of high speed trains are operated between Kunming and Dali on a daily basis. With a running distance of 328 km (204 mi), bullet trains need about 2 - 3 hours to complete a single ride. A second class seat costs CNY 109 - 155.5.
Basic Facts:
Open date: July 1, 2018
Duration: about 2 - 3 hours
Distance: 328 km (204 mi)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Operated at:
Kunming/
Kunming South,
Dali  | | Kunming Railway Station | |  | | Dali Railway Station | |
Kunming to Dali High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Feb 5, 2026)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| D8657 | 06:56 - 09:21 | 2h25m |
| C9506 | 09:48 - 11:59 | 2h11m |
| D3937 | 12:37 - 15:06 | 2h29m |
| D3944 | 15:14 - 17:22 | 2h8m |
| D8742 | 21:23 - 23:25 | 2h2m |
Nearly 87 departures in total: departure time from 06:00 to 21:23; duration from 1H55M to 2H52M.
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Kunming Schedule Dali to Kunming Bullet Train Timetable
(Last Update on Feb 5, 2026)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G2846 | 07:04 - 09:26 | 2h22m |
| D3828 | 09:11 - 11:15 | 2h4m |
| D3950 | 12:01 - 14:05 | 2h4m |
| G2842 | 16:00 - 18:05 | 2h5m |
| D8698 | 21:09 - 23:01 | 1h52m |
About 87 departures in total: departure time from 07:04 to 21:27; duration from 1H52M to 2H44M.
Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
Kunming - Dali High Speed Train Ticket Fare
(Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | CNY 433 - 464
USD 63 - 67 | CNY 173 - 247.5
USD 25 - 36 | CNY 109 - 155.5
USD 16 - 23 |
Kunming - Dali High Speed Train Running Route
This high speed railway is officially known as the Kunming - Chuxiong- Dali Intercity Railway. Several railway stations with the characteristics of minorities are set up along the line, including Lufeng South, Guangtong North, Chuxiong, Nanhua, Yunnanyi and Xiangyun. In the beginning of their running, bullet trains are planned to shuttle with an average interval of about 25 minutes. With its operation, the total duration between these two cities has been shortened from the previous 5.5 hours around to the current 2 hours.
Dali Railway Station is located at the south part of the Ancient City. There is bus No. 8 connecting these two places directly. The duration is about 1.5 hours. If by taxi, about 40 minutes are needed.
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| Dali Ancient City |
Other Transportation Option: Kunming - Dali Coach
If time is permitted, passengers can also take coaches to shuttle between the two cities. Nowadays there are over 50 pairs of coaches running between these two cities with an interval of about 30 minutes. The prices range from around CNY 115 to CNY 180 (USD 21 - 25). The total duration of the journey is about 4 - 5 hours.
Tips:
1. Kunming and Dali are two hot tourist cities with their beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural customs. No matter which transportation means is chosen at last, passengers are recommended to take a seat next to the window so as to enjoy the beauty along the line.
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| Erhai Lake |
2. Kunming - Dali - Lijiang is a popular travelling route. Before the operation of Kunming – Dali High Speed Railway, only normal trains run among these places. Nowadays, passengers can choose to take a 2-hour bullet train between Kunming and Dali and another 4-hour normal train between Dali and Lijiang. By doing so, around 2 hours can be saved for the Kunming - Lijiang journey onboard.
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| Kunming - Dali Normal Train |
Further Reading: Dali to Kunming Bullet Train, How to Travel between Kunming and Dali
- Last updated on Feb. 05, 2026 by Charlotte Qiu -
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