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Chengdu - Kunming Train

At present, nearly 10 pairs of trains run between Chengdu and Kunming, including a few pairs of high speed trains taking around 6.5 hours and over 5 pairs of normal speed trains taking as long as 17 - 22.5 hours.

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: 6.5 hours or so

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 Jul 12, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
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

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Kunming to Chengdu Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
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

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

Ticket Fare:

(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)

Business Class Seat	VIP Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,494.5 USD 220	CNY 900.5 USD 132	CNY 797.5 USD 117	CNY 487.5 USD 72

Chengdu – Kunming Normal Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Distance: 1,100 - 1,171 kilometers (684 - 728 miles)

Duration: about 17 - 22.5 hours

Operated at: Chengdu Railway Station, Kunming Railway Station

Chengdu to Kunming Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K853	08:58 - 05:28+	20h30m
K113	13:00 - 07:32+	18h32m
K985	14:20 - 10:34+	20h14m
K145	14:45 - 10:15+	19h30m

Kunming to Chengdu Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K114	08:25 - 04:35+	20h10m
K854	10:14 - 05:26+	19h12m
K146	17:04 - 12:44+	19h40m
K986	18:50 - 14:03+	19h13m

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

Ticket Price:

(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 388.5 - 426.5 USD 57 - 63	CNY 261.5 - 283.5 USD 38 - 42	CNY 138.5 - 141.5 USD 20 - 21

Tips for Taking Chengdu - Kunming Normal Speed Train

1. It is advised to choose K146, K986, K166, or K985 which depart in the late afternoon or in the evening and arrive in the next morning or the next early afternoon. Traveling by these overnight sleeper trains can save some day time and one-night accommodation fee.
2. A soft or hard sleeper is highly recommended for this long-distance journey. And sleeper tickets should be purchased in advance as they are always in great demand.

Chengdu – Kunming New Railroad

Currently, 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 before 2020, 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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- Last modified on Apr. 16, 2019 -

Questions & Answers on Chengdu - Kunming Train

Asked by Healy from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 16, 2019 02:25

Is there still metro in service if I reach there at 22:41pm?

I will need to reach down town at Wuhua District.

Answers (1)

Answered by Maynard from USA | Apr. 16, 2019 18:08

I am afraid that the time is not enough to catch the last metro at 22:45pm. You may need taxi instead.

Asked by Jo from BELGIUM | Feb. 26, 2019 08:40

speedtrain Kunming - Chengdu

Hi, is in necessary to book the speedtrain Kunming - Chengdu in advance? And how soon would you advise?
Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Beacher | Feb. 27, 2019 01:15

Only 4 or 5 rides a day, so it would be safter if you book online in advance. The ticket begin for sale 30 days before the travel day.

Asked by Laurie from CANADA | Dec. 09, 2018 18:23

Best way for transfer?

How to go Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre to HDCL Service Residence, Chengdu?

Answers (1)

Answered by Jonathan | Dec. 10, 2018 17:44

From Holiday Inn, you can take metro line 2 from Dongfeng Square to Huanchengnanlu and then change to line 1 to Chunrongjie. Finally, change to line 1 (branch line) there to the South Station. The duration needs about 1 hour. Then you can take a high speed ride to Chengdu East.

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.

Asked by Thomas from CHINA | Jun. 14, 2018 09:36

Hi, from which station do the normal speed train leave in Chengdu ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Quintin from SINGAPORE | Jun. 14, 2018 20:22

For this trip to Kunming, it should be Chengdu Railway Station which is also called North Railway Station by local people. It is at No. 1 Zhandong Road, Jinniu District

Asked by ketty from SG | Jun. 04, 2018 01:13

I'm visiting the two cities in late 2019, will the bullets trains operate then?

Answers (1)

Answered by Steward | Jun. 04, 2018 02:59

There are two bullet rides G2886 and G2888 for this route available already taking around 6.5 hours.