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Guangzhou - Kunming Train

About 3 pairs of normal trains are running between Guangzhou and Kunming, taking a long time of 24.5-28.5 hours. Fortunately, the high speed trains have been available since January 5th, 2017. Since then, the rail duration has been greatly cut down to less than 8.5 hours.

Guangzhou-Kunming High Speed Trains

All these bullet trains are running between Guangzhou South Railway Station and Kunming South Railway Station. Although a little far from city centers, both stations have been connected with subway lines.

Guangzhou to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jan 10, 2020)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2932	07:48 - 14:22	6h34m
D3830	10:36 - 18:18	7h42m
G2936	14:48 - 21:46	6h58m
G2922	16:07 - 22:42	6h35m

Over 15 departures in total: departure time from 06:54 to 16:07; duration from 6H25M to 9H42M.
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Kunming to Guangzhou High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jan 10, 2020)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2938	07:30 - 14:24	6h54m
D3836	11:39 - 19:52	8h13m
G2934	14:45 - 21:11	6h26m
G2928	15:23 - 21:55	6h32m

Over 15 departures in total: departure time from 07:53 to 15:23; duration from 6H20M to 9H48M.
See more Kunming Schedule

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

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jan 10, 2020)

	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
G trains	CNY 876 USD 128	CNY 535.5 USD 78
D trains	CNY 695 - 719.5 USD 101 - 105	CNY 434.5 - 450 USD 63 - 66

Running Route
The D trains run along Guangzhou-Kunming high speed railway, which consists of Guangzhou-Nanning section and Nanning-Kunming section. The first section has been in service since December 26, 2014; the later one has been opened two years later on December 28, 2016. The stations on the way include Sanshui South, Zhaoqing East, Yunfu East, Nanjiangkou, Yunan, Wuzhou South, Tengxian, Pingnan South, Guiping, Guigang, Binyang, Nanning East, Nanning, Nanning West, Long'an East, Pingguo, Tiandong North, Tianyang, Baise, Funing, Guangnanxian, Puzhehei, Mile, and Shilin West.

Normal Trains

They are running overnight between Guangzhou Railway Station and Kunming Railway Station. Because they run along different routes, the distance varies. K1205/K1206 and K231/K232 run for a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). K365/K366 run for 1,017 miles (1,637 km).

Guangzhou to Kunming Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jan 10, 2020)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K231	05:30 - 10:07+	28h37m
K365	09:53 - 11:08+	25h15m
K1205	16:42 - 20:43+	28h1m

Kunming to Guangzhou Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jan 10, 2020)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K366	07:50 - 08:53+	25h3m
K1206	08:53 - 11:41+	26h48m
K232	16:52 - 19:49+	26h57m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. You can check the real-time schedule by the search box on page top.

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jan 10, 2020)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 537 USD 78	CNY 351 USD 51	CNY 192 USD 28

Their running routes are listed as follows:
K231/K232 and K1205/K1206: Foshan, Zhaoqing, Maoming East, Maoming, Yulin, Guigang, Nanning, Tianlin, Ceheng, Xingyi, Weishe, Hongguo, Fuyuan, and Qujing

K365/K366: Foshan, Zhaoqing, Yangchun, Maoming East, Maoming, Yulin, Guigang, Nanning, Xingyi, Weishe, Luoping, Shizong, and Shilin

Major Rail Lines from Guangzhou to:

Major Rail Lines from Kunming to:

- Last modified on Oct. 16, 2019 -

Questions & Answers on Guangzhou - Kunming Train

Asked by Fallon from DENMARK | Oct. 16, 2019 00:46

Our flight will land at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport at 10:25am

We would like to head to Kunming after landing. We are wondering if we can catch a train at 1pm? Do you recommended flight or train?

Answers (1)

Answered by Carlson from MEXICO | Oct. 16, 2019 19:36

I would have to say the time is almost impossible to catch a train at 1pm if you landing by international flight. Taking 1 hour at airport, 1.5 hour to railway station, 1 hour at station, you would need one at least later 2pm. Flight is faster indeed but flight time seems not suitable for your flight landing. Maybe high speed rail is a better option in your case.

Asked by Koko from NIGERIA | Jul. 03, 2019 05:01

What station to stop at kunming

Please I need help I am traveling from Guangzhou to kunming, heading to yunnan minzu university actually my first time got an admission there.
Want to use the train and what station should I stop that is closer to the university. Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 03, 2019 19:43

Which campus do you need to go to? Yuhua Campus or Lianhua Campus? If for Yuhua Campus in Chenggong district, it is closer to Kunming South Station. If for Lianhua Campus, it is closer to Kunming Station, the main station.

Asked by Anna from CHINA | Jul. 02, 2019 23:26

ticket for kids

I have a 2.5 years toddler and we are traveling from Zhuhai to Kunming. Is she paying for a seat?

Answers (1)

Answered by Gemma | Jul. 03, 2019 03:10

Child under 120cm do not need to buy ticket by sharing seat/bed, but one adult can only take one child.

Asked by Albert from NEW ZEALAND | Apr. 24, 2019 05:08

Is there free wifi on train G312 to Kunming South?

Answers (1)

Answered by Aurelia | Apr. 24, 2019 16:50

Well, there is free wifi offered based on the news I read. However, from my experience on other trains, you need to use it under support of Wechat!

Asked by Lambert from USA | Dec. 26, 2018 01:19

How can I travel by metro from Kunming South Station?

I plan to stay at Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel. Is it far away from the station? Thank you for your reply!

Answers (1)

Answered by Katrina from USA | Dec. 26, 2018 17:16

It is indeed a long distance trip, maybe more than 30km. You can take metro line 1 (the branch line) to Chunrongjie first and then change to line 1, the main line to Huanchengnanlu. Then change to line 2 there and get off at Chuanxingulou, exit D. Finally, you need to walk about 200m to east direction and take bus No. 95 (bus 119 and k14 can also work) to Qingyunjie bus stop. The hostel is about 200m in distance.