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Nanning - Kunming High Speed Train

Around 75 pairs of Nanning - Kunming high speed trains are in service now. They have cut the rail travel time between the two cities to about 4 - 5 hours. Ticket price is around CNY 246 - 280 (USD 36 - 41) for a second class seat.

Basic Facts

Running distance: 441 miles (710 km)

Designed speed: 155 mph (250 km/h)
In operation, the top speed will remain between 130 mph (210 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/h).

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Operate at: Nanning East / Nanning / Nanning West; Kunming South / Kunming Railway Station

Stations along the way: Long'an East, Pingguo, Tiandong North, Tianyang, Baise, Funing, Guangnanxian, Puzhehei, Mile, Shilin West

Nanning to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 24, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3933	07:13 - 11:28	4h15m
D3802	10:24 - 15:01	4h37m
D3819	12:34 - 17:02	4h28m
D3847	15:36 - 20:22	4h46m
D3850	16:00 - 21:00	5h00m

Around 77 departures in total: departure time from 06:14 to 19:24; duration from 4H to 5H17M.
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Kunming to Nanning Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Aug 24, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3804	07:15 - 11:46	4h31m
D3828	10:43 - 14:45	4h2m
D3946	13:24 - 17:49	4h25m
D3856	14:09 - 18:39	4h30m
D3962	17:35 - 22:10	4h35m

Around 78 departures in total: departure time from 07:15 to 18:00; duration from 4H to 5H19M.
See more Kunming Schedule

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.

Ticket Fare of Nanning - Kunming High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Aug 24, 2023)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 394 - 450.5 USD 55 - 63	CNY 246 - 282 USD 34 - 39

Nanning - Kunming Railway Map

Running Route

Nanning - Baise: This section has been in service since December 11, 2015, greatly shortening the duration from 3 hours to 1.5 hours. Currently, there are 70 more pairs of D trains shuttling on it every day. Ticket price for a second class seat is CNY 82.5 - 91.5 (USD 12 - 13) and for a first class seat is CNY 132 - 146 (USD 19 - 21).

Baise - Kunming: This section, measuring 476 km (296 mi) long, has started serving passengers on December 28, 2016. The travel time in trail operation is around 3 hours, nearly 7 hours shorter than non-bullet trains.

A High Speed Railway Connecting Yunnan with Pearl River Delta

This high speed railway, also called Yunnan - Guangxi High Speed Railway, not only connects Kunming and Nanning, but also Kunming and Guangzhou via the Nanning-Guangzhou High Speed Railway, hence linking Southwest China with Pearl River Delta. In the future, when international railways between Kunming and Southeast Asia are opened, it will even link southwest China and Southeast Asia together.

Nanning - Kunming Normal Speed Trains

At present, there is only one pair of normal speed trains operating between Nanning and Kunming, K1205 / K1206. It is a pity that there is not overnight sleepers any more as both of the trains run during the day. And thus it is more recommended for travlers to take a high speed train to save time.

Nanning to Kunming Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 24, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1205	06:14 - 20:51	14h37m

Kunming to Nanning Train Timetable

(Last Update on Aug 24, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1206	07:58 - 21:34	13h36m

Note:
The timetable here is just for reference. Please refer to the search tool on page top for the real time schedule.

Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Aug 24, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 335 USD 47	CNY 228 USD 32	CNY 112 USD 16

What to See along the Way

Honored as "one of the most beautiful high speed railways", this high speed rail line passes by not only charming lakes and picturesque mountains, but also villages of minority nationalities like Miao and Zhuang. From plains to plateau, passengers will be able to appreciate a gradual scenery change along the way. Belows are top travel destinations along the way:

Baise: Baise is a city covered by both natural scenery and historical relics. What's more, it is also the domicile of many ethnic minority groups where various cultures melt harmoniously. Popular attractions around the city include Chuandong Heavenly Pit, Daweishi Heavenly Pit, Chengbi Lake, etc.

Puzhehei: This will be a good station for travelers to Puzhehei Scenic Area. It is famed with karst landscape and there are over 70 lakes scattered around. Once the high speed rail line is in service, it will be easier for travelers to visit this "unique pastoral scene in China".

Shilin West: The station is the closest high speed railway station to Stone Forest, about 18.5 miles (30 km) away. Travelers can transfer between the station and Stone Forest directly by a tourist bus.

Major Rail Lines from Nanning to:

Major Rail Lines from Kunming to:

- Last updated on Aug. 24, 2023 by Kate Liu -

Questions & Answers on Nanning - Kunming High Speed Train

Asked by Margaret from PARAGUAY | Apr. 23, 2020 18:34

Hello, I want to know if there are still subway can be used to downtown after 11pm?

We may reach Kunming South Station by high speed train after 11pm. Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Maddox from GERMANY | Apr. 24, 2020 17:19

Hi, if you coming from the South Station, there is no more subway in service after 11pm. It stops before that, around 10:45pm. You would need a taxi instead.

Asked by Tiff from VIETNAM | Sep. 29, 2019 23:13

Transfer time

I'll take train from Hanoi, Vietnam to Nanning. They said that I will arrive around 10:10. So if I book high speed train on 11:09 to Kunming, Is that enough time for me to collecting the paper ticket and boarding process?

Thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Nickolas | Sep. 30, 2019 03:03

One hour is a little bit rush if the international train delays. If I were you, I will prepare around 2 hour to be safer.

Asked by Louis from USA | Aug. 30, 2019 01:21

I want to ask if we book tickets on Oct 02 and choose the delivery to hotel

When will you deliver the tickets out?

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Sep. 01, 2019 17:32

Thank you for your inquiry.

We will arrange delivery according to your hotel checkin date. Usually the express will reach your hotel around 2 or 3 days before your hotel checkin date. You can collect the express from hotel once you reach there. Once the tickets were send out, we will inform you by email without delay.

Asked by Hailey from CANADA | Mar. 26, 2019 17:39

from Nanning Marriott Hotel to railway station for Kunming

How many hours should I prepare to take the train to Kunming?

Answers (1)

Answered by Inmaculada | Mar. 27, 2019 00:21

It tales around 30min by subway line 1 from the hotel to station. You need extra 40min for boarding process. If you will collect the paper ticket at station too, 1.5 hours would be recommended.

Asked by Romell from SOUTH AFRICA | Nov. 19, 2018 01:47

Is it better to use Kunming Railway Station or the South Station?

When I check online it seems there are two stations in service? So which one should I choose?

Answers (1)

Answered by Jerry | Nov. 19, 2018 18:59

There are rides from both stations to Nanning. You can choose the station based on your hotel location etc. The main station is closer to city center area, the South Station is a little far but there are more rides a day offered there.