If you take the train, take the airport line 2 or 9 19C bus, go directly to Kunming Railway Station, and then take the train to Dali. The journey takes about 7 hours. If you take the bus in go to dali, take the 9 19B bus, go directly to Kunming West Bus Station, and then take the long-distance bus go to dali, which takes about 15 minutes and takes about 4 hours by car.