Flying into Kunming? Continuing by train to Dali or Lijiang? Use these convenient Trip.com links to compare options, then book directly with the provider.
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is a useful gateway to Yunnan. Compare departure cities and dates before choosing your flight.
Search international and domestic flights to Kunming, then choose your preferred departure city, travel dates and itinerary.
Whether you continue to Erhai Lake or the mountains around Lijiang, arriving by train gives you an easy starting point for the next part of your trip.
China’s rail network makes it easy to travel onward from Kunming. Use the route that matches your itinerary and check exact stations before you book.
A popular route for reaching Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town and Xizhou. Most journeys take roughly 2–3 hours, depending on service and station.
Dali Railway Station is in Xiaguan, not Dali Ancient Town. Plan onward local transportation.
Check Kunming–Dali trains ↗Book on Trip.comTravel toward Lijiang Old Town and the mountains beyond. Direct services generally take roughly 3–5 hours, depending on your departure station and train.
Check whether your train departs from Kunming Station or Kunming South—they are different stations.
Check Kunming–Lijiang trains ↗Book on Trip.comKunming Station (昆明站) and Kunming South (昆明南站) are not interchangeable. Follow the station printed on your ticket.
Book train tickets using the name and passport number on your travel document, and carry that passport to the station.
Allow a comfortable buffer for security, ID checks and your platform. Foreign-passport travelers may need a staffed lane.
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