There are three major bus stations in Xiaguan, all on the same street, Jianshe Lu.

A. The biggest bus station is the Dali Central Bus Terminal (Dalishi Keyun Zongzhan) on 21 Jianshe Lu. Most of the Gaokuai (express and expensive!) buses start from here and there is a separate waiting hall for fast buses away from the normal buses. Gaokuai buses leave for Kunming every 30 minutes between 7:30-20:00. The price varies according to the type of vehicle from RMB89-RMB103.The trip takes 5 hours.

Gaokuai Buses to Lijiang cost RMB50 and leave 4 times a day from this station 8:30, 9:30, 14:00, 19:00, the trip takes merely 3 hours.

Gaokuai Buses to Zhongdian cost RMB85 and leave at 9:00 and 15:00, the trip takes 9 hours.

There are numerous other buses running to these cities, that are cheaper but slower, the schedule may vary according to season. Call 2189330 for updated information.

B.The second largest station is called the Transportation Service Terminal (Keyun Fuwu Zhan), there are some express and other buses leaving from here, most of the Kunming buses arrive at this station. For a schedule see attached.

C.The third bus station is on Jianshe Lu, opposite the biggest one and beside the Dayun Hotel, also know as Dayun Station. Express buses do not use this station but normal buses to and from Kunming (RMB50) and other destinations are available from here. The schedules and services are not reliable however.