Chengdu - Kunming Train
At present, about 5 pairs of high speed trains run between Chengdu and Kunming, taking around 5.5 - 6.5 hours. The normal speed trains taking as long as 17 - 22.5 hours are not available currently.
Direct flights are also available between the two cities. Duration is about 2 hours. When good discounts are offered in low seasons, the ticket fare can be low to CNY 400 or so. In this case, flight can be a more favorable choice.
Chengdu - Kunming High Speed Train
Basic Facts
Open Date: Jan. 25th, 2018
Distance: 1,112 kilometers (691 miles)
Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 hours
Operated at: Chengdu East Railway Station, Kunming South Railway Station
Stations along the way: Zizhong North, Neijiang North, Longchang North, Rongchang North, Dazu South, Yongchuan East, Bishan, Chongqing West, Qijiang East, Tongzi North, Tongzi East, Zunyi, Zunyi South, Xifeng, Guiyang North, Anshun West, Pu'anxian, Panzhou, Fuyuan north, Qujing North
Chengdu to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Dec 4, 2019)
Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
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G2883 | 08:50 - 14:29 | 5h39m |
G2885 | 09:49 - 16:11 | 6h22m |
G2891 | 14:04 - 20:50 | 6h46m |
G2887 | 15:08 - 21:51 | 6h43m |
G2889 | 16:04 - 22:42 | 6h38m |
Kunming to Chengdu Bullet Train Timetable
(Last Update on Dec 4, 2019)
Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
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G2892 | 07:12 - 13:43 | 6h31m |
G2886 | 08:08 - 14:40 | 6h32m |
G2888 | 08:59 - 15:40 | 6h41m |
G2884 | 12:16 - 17:44 | 5h28m |
G2890 | 13:22 - 19:58 | 6h36m |
G2870 | 14:52 - 21:07 | 6h15m |
G2882 | 16:33 - 23:05 | 6h32m |
Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
Ticket Fare:
Business Class Seat | VIP Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
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CNY 1,494.5 USD 212 | CNY 900.5 USD 128 | CNY 797.5 USD 113 | CNY 487.5 USD 69 |
Chengdu – Kunming Normal Speed Train
These trains are not in service presently due to the railway interruption caused by rain in the summer of 2019. The reopen date is not known yet.
Basic Facts for Chengdu - Kunming Railway
Distance: 1,100 - 1,171 kilometers (684 - 728 miles)
Duration: about 17 - 22.5 hours
Operated at: Chengdu Railway Station, Kunming Railway Station
Chengdu – Kunming New Railroad
The running speed of normal trains is 120 km/h (75 mph), while a new railroad is under construction and the designed speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). This project is expected to finish in 2022, by then duration between Chengdu and Kunming by normal speed train may be shortened to 6 hours.
One of the Most Scenic Train Rides in China
As one of 8 most scenic train rides in China, Chengdu – Kunming Railway run southwestward from Sichuan Basin to Yungui Plateau. Along this way, tourists can see flat ground, high mountains, raging rivers, terraced fields and quiet villages, which are like a painting scroll. This provides tourists a chance to experience the various natural sceneries of different cities. Accompanied by those sceneries, this long-distance journey won’t be boring anymore, but full of surprises.











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Then you can take metro line 2 from the East station to Chunxilu, exit D. The hotel is about 1km away from the exit. Surely, you can take direct taxi for both trips as well.



