Chengdu - Kunming Train
At present, over 25 pairs of high speed trains run between Chengdu and Kunming, taking around 6 - 8 hours. A second class seat takes CNY 264 - 517.5.
Direct flights are also available between the two cities. Duration is about 1.5 - 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 - 8 hours
Operated at: Chengdu East/Chengdu South Railway Station, Kunming/ Kunming South Railway Station
Stations along the way: Xinjin South, Meishan East, Leshan, Yibin West, Ziyang North, Neijiang North, Yongchuan East, Chongqing West, Xingwen, Zhenxiong, Dafang, Bijie, Qianxi, Xifeng, Guiyang North, Anshun West, Pu'anxian, Panzhou, Fuyuan north, Qujing North
Chengdu to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G2837 | 07:30 - 13:25 | 5h55m |
| D245 | 13:12 - 20:34 | 7h22m |
| G2829 | 15:24 - 22:19 | 6h55m |
| G2827 | 16:54 - 23:20 | 6h26m |
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Kunming to Chengdu Bullet Train Timetable
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G2822 | 07:29 - 13:18 | 5h49m |
| G2828 | 10:17 - 16:32 | 6h15m |
| G2884 | 14:59 - 21:21 | 6h22m |
| G2838 | 16:30 - 22:36 | 6h6m |
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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:
| Business Class Seat | VIP Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY 909 - 1,668.5 USD 128 - 234 | CNY 913.5 - 961 USD 128 - 135 | CNY 424 - 850 USD 60 - 119 | CNY 264 - 522 USD 37 - 73 |
Chengdu – Kunming New Railroad
A new railroad for normal speed trains between the two cities is under construction and the designed speed is 350 km/h (217 mph). This project is expected to finish in 2026, by then passengers can also travel between Chengdu and Kunming by normal speed train whose duration will be about 3 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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