Kunming - Lijiang Train
6 pairs of high speed trains are operated between Lijiang Railway Station and Kunming Railway Station / Kunming South Railway Station. It takes around 3 - 3.5 hours to finish the journey and the ticket fare is CNY 197 - 220 for a second class seat.
Besides, 4 pairs of normal speed trains running between Lijiang and Kunming. The distance is about 517 kilometers (321 miles), requiring 8.5 – 9.5 hours for a one-way trip. A hard sleeper costs CNY 186.5.
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)
(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)
Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)
Distance: 517 kilometers (321 miles)
Top speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Duration: 5.5 - 7.5 hours
(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)
See more Kunming Schedule
(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)
See more Lijiang Schedule
Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
(Last Update on Jul 12, 2019)
Stations along the way: Lufeng South, Guangtong North, Chuxiong South, Daju, Yao’an, Changchong, Mupang, Shaqiao, Xiangyun, Midu, Dali, Heqing
Dali, another major tourist destination in Yunnan, is an intermediate stop along the way. Passengers can cut the trip into two legs and have a layover in Dali. It only takes about two hours to travel between Dali and Lijiang. See Kunming - Dali schedule.
Among all the trains, some are overnight sleepers departing at night and arriving in the next early morning, which are an ideal choice for budget travelers. They can purchase a hard sleeper ticket and have a sleep onboard. In this way, they can save the hotel expense and spare more daytime for travelling.
Kunming Railway Station:
By Subway: Line 1
By Bus: 2, 23, 24, 25, 32, 44, 51, 59, 80, 83, 86, 154, 260, C71, Z30
Lijiang Railway Station:
By Bus: 4, 16, 18, 26
If you do not like rail ride, flight is available between Kunming and Lijiang and it only takes 40-50 minutes. But the ticket price is much higher.
Long-distance buses are also running among the two cities. However, it is not advised to take because the duration is no less than rail ride, the ticket price is close to a soft sleeper in a rail carriage although it is not as comfortable and spacious as a soft sleeper, and it is not that safe as a rail ride.
Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang are regarded as the three most famous attraction sites in Yunnan Province. Once going to Yunnan, tourists wouldn't like to miss any one of them. But how can one travel to the three places without wasting a lot of time and costing too much? The recommended route is like below:
As Kunming is the capital city with more train and flight arrivals, you can get there first. After touring around, take an overnight train to Dali where you can travel around for 2 to 3 days. Later, continue the rail ride to Lijiang to experience the leisurely life in the old town. Both of the two rail rides are not too long and you can buy a hard seat to save money. Of course, if you want to travel more comfortably, sleepers will be better choices.
For return trip, there is no need to make a stop in Dali, hence the rail ride will be somehow longer and it is recommended to get you a sleeper. If you feel exhausted, you can fly to Kunming and then leave Yunnan. Or if there is a flight to your next destination from Lijiang, you can depart there.
Major Attractions:
In Kunming: Stone Forest, Dianchi Lake
In Dali: Dali Ancient City, Erhai Lake, Mt. Cangshan, Three Pagodas
In Lijiang: Lijiang Old Town, Lugu Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Ancient Town
Major rail lines from Kunming:
See also: 8 Most Scenic Train Rides in China
Besides, 4 pairs of normal speed trains running between Lijiang and Kunming. The distance is about 517 kilometers (321 miles), requiring 8.5 – 9.5 hours for a one-way trip. A hard sleeper costs CNY 186.5.
Kunming - Lijiang High Speed Train
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) Duration: 3 - 3.5 hoursKunming to Lijiang High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D8762 | 07:14 - 10:43 | 3h29m |
| D8772 | 08:47 - 11:45 | 2h58m |
| D8776 | 10:20 - 13:50 | 3h30m |
| D8796 | 11:19 - 14:32 | 3h13m |
| D8780 | 12:26 - 16:03 | 3h37m |
| D8784 | 14:10 - 17:08 | 2h58m |
| D3940 | 14:37 - 18:20 | 3h43m |
| D8766 | 16:02 - 19:44 | 3h42m |
| D8788 | 17:22 - 20:45 | 3h23m |
| D8792 | 19:23 - 22:21 | 2h58m |
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D8774 | 08:23 - 11:21 | 2h58m |
| D8778 | 08:53 - 12:05 | 3h12m |
| D3942 | 09:25 - 12:59 | 3h34m |
| D8764 | 11:04 - 14:24 | 3h20m |
| D8782 | 13:01 - 15:59 | 2h58m |
| D8786 | 14:36 - 18:03 | 3h27m |
| D8798 | 15:05 - 18:31 | 3h26m |
| D8790 | 16:40 - 19:52 | 3h12m |
| D8794 | 17:30 - 20:47 | 3h17m |
| D8768 | 19:20 - 22:18 | 2h58m |
Ticket Fare of Kunming - Lijiang High Speed Train
| First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|
| CNY 351 USD 52 | CNY 220 USD 32 |
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Kunming - Lijiang Normal Trains
Distance: 517 kilometers (321 miles) Top speed: 120 km/h (75 mph) Duration: 5.5 - 7.5 hoursKunming to Lijiang Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K9686 | 21:00 - 06:05+ | 9h5m |
| K9616 | 22:00 - 06:32+ | 8h32m |
| K9602 | 23:25 - 09:18+ | 9h53m |
Lijiang to Kunming Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K9618 | 19:48 - 05:00+ | 9h12m |
| K9688 | 21:30 - 06:29+ | 8h59m |
| K9604 | 22:40 - 09:08+ | 10h28m |
Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
Ticket Fare of Kunming - Lijiang Train
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 226 - 262 USD 33 - 39 | CNY 152 USD 22 | -- -- |
Dali, another major tourist destination in Yunnan, is an intermediate stop along the way. Passengers can cut the trip into two legs and have a layover in Dali. It only takes about two hours to travel between Dali and Lijiang. See Kunming - Dali schedule.
Among all the trains, some are overnight sleepers departing at night and arriving in the next early morning, which are an ideal choice for budget travelers. They can purchase a hard sleeper ticket and have a sleep onboard. In this way, they can save the hotel expense and spare more daytime for travelling.
Transportation to/ from the Railway Stations
Kunming Railway Station:By Subway: Line 1
By Bus: 2, 23, 24, 25, 32, 44, 51, 59, 80, 83, 86, 154, 260, C71, Z30
Lijiang Railway Station:By Bus: 4, 16, 18, 26
Other Transportation Options: Flight & Long-distance Bus
Long-distance buses are also running among the two cities. However, it is not advised to take because the duration is no less than rail ride, the ticket price is close to a soft sleeper in a rail carriage although it is not as comfortable and spacious as a soft sleeper, and it is not that safe as a rail ride.
Recommended Travel Route
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| Boarding Gate for K9619 at Dali Station |
As Kunming is the capital city with more train and flight arrivals, you can get there first. After touring around, take an overnight train to Dali where you can travel around for 2 to 3 days. Later, continue the rail ride to Lijiang to experience the leisurely life in the old town. Both of the two rail rides are not too long and you can buy a hard seat to save money. Of course, if you want to travel more comfortably, sleepers will be better choices.
For return trip, there is no need to make a stop in Dali, hence the rail ride will be somehow longer and it is recommended to get you a sleeper. If you feel exhausted, you can fly to Kunming and then leave Yunnan. Or if there is a flight to your next destination from Lijiang, you can depart there.
Major Attractions: In Kunming: Stone Forest, Dianchi Lake In Dali: Dali Ancient City, Erhai Lake, Mt. Cangshan, Three Pagodas In Lijiang: Lijiang Old Town, Lugu Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Ancient Town Major rail lines from Kunming: See also: 8 Most Scenic Train Rides in China
- Last modified on Jul. 02, 2019 -
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We liked or were amazed by many things about China rail:
. the check before boarding in by Chinese men or women in their uniform
. the meals on board for the passengers
. the waiting rooms with thousands of china people
. some night ones (hard sleepers) without any separation between the sleepers (I can't imagine that in France), a situation that was very friendly
. the indications in the railway stations all in Chinese of course ! and so on.
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The last train booking from Kunming to Lijiang was a soft sleeper, but the bed was very hard and dirty. Waiting rooms, check in and boarding were ok.
However, we are sorry that there is no confirmed information about the open date posted by China Railway, so we are not clear about it. There maybe some update around July 9 or 10. You may check it again later. If there is any update, we will add them on our website too. Thank you.
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