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Hong Kong - Kunming High Speed Train

The Hong Kong - Kunming high speed trains are currently out of service until further notice, due to Covid-19 pandemic.

A pair of bullet trains is operated daily to serve passengers travelling from Hong Kong to Kunming and from Kunming to Hong Kong. The travel time is around 7.5 hours and the ticket price for a second class seat is CNY 750.5.

If the timetable cannot meet your demand or travel plan, you are recommended to transfer in Guangzhou for more choices.

Basic Facts of Hong Kong - Kunming High Speed Trains

Open time: September 23, 2018

Running distance: Around 1,426 kilometers (886 miles)

Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland

Duration: Around 7.5 hours

Ticket fare: CNY 750 for a second class seat

Operated at: Hong Kong West Kowloon, Kunming South

Hong Kong to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G408/9	12:05 - 19:48	7h43m

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Kunming to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G410/07	09:21 - 16:57	7h36m

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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.

Hong Kong - Kunming High Speed Train Ticket Fare

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 2287 USD 348.5	CNY 1220 USD 186	CNY 750.5 USD 114.5

Hong Kong - Kunming High Speed Railway Map
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Running Route of High Speed Trains between Hong Kong and Kunming

1. Hong Kong - Guangzhou: It is a section of Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong High Speed Railway, also called Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link. Some major stations along this railway contain Futian, Shenzhen North, Guangmingcheng, Humen and Qingsheng.

Actually, on December 26, 2011, the Guangzhou - Shenzhen section was officially opened with a speed up to 350 km/h (217 mph). It only takes 29 - 50 minutes between Guangzhou South Station and Shenzhen North Station. Hong Kong - Shenzhen Section was put into use on September 23, 2018; trains running in this section can reach 200 km/h (124 mph) and the running time only requires 50 minutes or so.

2. Guangzhou - Nanning: It has been in service since December 26, 2014 and mainly passes by Nanning, Nanning East, Binyang, Guigang, Guiping, Pingnan South, Tengxian, Wuzhou South, Yunan, Nanjiangkou, Yunfu East, Zhaoqing East and Shanshui South. Its overall length is about 574 km (357 mi) and the running top speed reaches 200 km/h (124 mph).

3. Nanning - Kunming: It was fully opened on December 28, 2016. With top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), trains run along this about 710-kilometer-long (441-mile) railway. Major stations along the way include Long'an East, Pingguo, Tiandong North, Tianyang, Baise, Funing, Guangnanxian, Puzhehei, Mile and Shilin West.

Transfer in Guangzhou South

Overall Travel Time: 7.5 - 10.5 hours

Total Ticket Fare: CNY 649.5 - 750.5 for a second class seat

Hong Kong to Guangzhou to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare

Hong Kong - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Kunming	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Hong Kong - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Kunming	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat
G80: 08:05 - 08:56	D3822: 09:46 - 17:36 D3826: 09:54 - 17:53	9H31M 9H48M	215 + 439.5 = 654.5
G6540: 10:05 - 10:51	D3842: 11:27 - 19:40	9H35M
G6516: 12:26 - 13:30	D3858: 14:11 - 22:04	7H38M
G6536: 13:54 - 14:59	D2922: 16:07 - 22:40	8H46M	215 + 535.5 = 750.5

Kunming to Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable & Ticket Fare

Kunming - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Kunming - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat
G2924: 07:53 - 14:29	G6537: 15:26 - 16:24	8H31M	535.5 + 215 = 750.5
D3804: 07:36 - 15:32	G6519: 16:32 - 17:36	10H	439.5 + 215 = 654.5
D3816: 09:19 - 17:36	G6585: 18:33 - 19:37	10H18M	439.5 + 215 = 654.5
D3832: 11:18 - 19:24	G305: 20:04 - 21:02	9H44M	434.5 + 215 = 649.5

Hong Kong - Kunming Train vs. Flight

	Trains	Flights
Ticket Fare	CNY 750 for second class seat	CNY 1,600 - 2,500 for economy class seat
Duration	about 7.5 hours	about 2.5 - 3 hours

It is obvious that taking Hong Kong to Kunming train or Kunming to Hong Kong train is slower and costs more than taking planes. Therefore, high speed train is more suitable for passengers who have limited budget and enough travel time. On the other hand, it is a better choice to travel by air for passenger with limited travel time and sufficient budget.

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- Last updated on Mar. 18, 2022 -

Questions & Answers on Hong Kong - Kunming High Speed Train

Asked by Diego from HUNGARY | Aug. 22, 2019 02:49

How much a flight ticket could cost from HK to Kunming?

Answers (1)

Answered by Paisley from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 22, 2019 17:52

According to my searching, there is no fixed price but very likely around USD200 or RMB1500. You can choose a random date for a try. During holiday time, it could be very different though.

Asked by David Carr from UK | May. 30, 2019 22:42

Will I need to put my luggage through an Xray scanner ?

Are there any prohibited items ?

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Answered by Columbus | May. 31, 2019 02:56

Yes, all luggage need to go through the check. Sharp, dangerous objects and explosives etc things are not allowed.

Asked by David Carr from UK | May. 30, 2019 22:40

How soon before I travel will the tickets be available for collection ? E.g. 30 days before travel ?

If I need to Cancel my booking after paying for the tickets , how do I do that ? What is the cancellation fee ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Columbus | May. 31, 2019 02:58

The ticket sale since 30 days, but the earliest time for collection depends on when your tickets will be confirmed. This website ask cancellation email if you decide to cancel the booking and the cancellation fee is 20% of ticket price. If they haven't confirm your ticket yet, it is free cancellation.

Asked by Kim from SINGAPORE | Mar. 30, 2019 19:28

Do we clear immigration at the train station as we exit China for Hong Kong?

Thinking of boarding the train on the last day of my permit, so I'm pretty worried about this.

Answers (1)

Answered by Mr. Richard | Mar. 31, 2019 01:30

Yes, you need to clear immigration when you arrive at HK west sation.

Asked by Isaiah from PAKISTAN | Mar. 18, 2019 03:03

Can I order meal on the train G312?

Can I pay by credit card?

Answers (1)

Answered by Tonya from CANADA | Mar. 18, 2019 17:46

I am not sure about this train, but see from the time, there should be box meal for sale as it meets lunch and dinner time. However, credit card is definitely not accepted. You would need cash (Chinese Yuan) instead.