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Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Train

4 pairs of high speed trains are shuttling between Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Kunming South Railway Station. The distance between the two cities is 2,266 km (1,408 mi).

It takes about 11 - 12 hours to finish a single ride and the ticket price for a second class seat is CNY 879 (USD 122).

Basic Facts of Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Trains

Distance: 2,266 km (1, 408 miles), making it China's longest east-west high speed rail line

Designed speed: 300/ 350 km/h (186/217 mph)

Open date: January 5, 2017

Duration: 11 - 12 hours

Shanghai to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1371	07:22 - 19:19	11h57m
G1373	08:53 - 19:47	10h54m
G1377	09:30 - 21:29	11h59m
G1375	11:11 - 23:11	12h00m

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Kunming to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1378	07:27 - 19:20	11h53m
G1372	08:14 - 19:44	11h30m
G1374	10:02 - 22:04	12h2m
G1376	10:24 - 22:54	12h30m

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Ticket Fare of Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 2,765 / USD 384	CNY 1,475 / USD 205	CNY 879 / USD 122

Running Route

Note: In the direction from Shanghai to Kunming

Cities/Provinces	Stations
Shanghai	Shanghai Hongqiao, Songjiang South, Jinshan North
Zhejiang	Jiashan South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Yuhang, Hangzhou East, Hangzhou South, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Longyou, Quzhou, Jiangshan
Jiangxi	Yushan South, Shangrao, Yiyang, Yingtan North, Fuzhou East, Jinxian South, Nanchang West, Gao'an, Xinyu North, Yichun, Pingxiang North
Hunan	Liling East, Changsha South, Xiangtan North, Shaoshan South, Loudi South, Shaoyang North, Xinhua South, Xupu South, Huaihua South, Zhijiang, Xinhuang West
Guizhou	Tongren South, Sansui, Kaili South, Guiding North, Guiyang East, Guiyang North, Pingba South, Anshun West, Guanling, Pu'an, Panzhou
Yunnan	Fuyuan North, Qujing North, Songming, Kunming South

Shanghai - Kunming Railway Map

Scheduled extension: Laos and Thailand in the near future, and Singapore in the long-term plan
See detailed China-Laos Railway and China-Thailand Railway

One of the Most Scenic Train Rides in China

When traveling on the Shanghai-Kunming High Speed Railway which runs in East – West direction, passengers will traverse from Yangtze River Delta to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, which is a trip from prosperous metropolitan in flat area to 'the City of Eternal Spring' on the plateau. Along this railway, passengers can appreciate different kinds of beauty in different cities. It will be a transition from bustling cities, numerous rippling lakes, quaint water towns to hills, and mountains…

See more: 8 Most Scenic Train Rides in China

Shanghai-Kunming Normal Train

They run between Shanghai South Railway Station and Kunming Railway Station for a distance of 2,660 km (1,653 miles). It's a very long journey and the total travel time takes up to 35 - 39 hours.

Shanghai to Kunming Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K79	18:24 - 06:13++	35h49m
K739	20:02 - 07:13++	35h11m

Kunming to Shanghai Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K80	18:59 - 05:25++	34h26m
K740	23:34 - 14:26++	38h52m

Notes:
1. "++" indicates the third day.
2. Timetable here is for reference only. For the most up-to-date schedule, you can search for it by the tool on the page top.

Ticket Fare of Shanghai - Kunming Trains

(Last Update on Aug 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 800.5 USD 111	CNY 524.5 USD 73	CNY 278.5 USD 39

Stopovers along the way:
The trains are running along different routes. Except stations mentioned above, they also pass by the following stations:

For K79/K80: Songjiang, Jaixing, Haining, Hangzhou East, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Shangrao, Yingtan, Xinyu, Yichun, Pingxiang, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Loudi, Xinhua, Lianyuan, Huaihua, Yuping, Kaili, Guiyang, Anshun, Liuzhi, Liupanshui, Xuanwei, and Qujing

Why choose Shanghai-Kunming Bullet Train

Let's see it by a chart:

Traveling Methods	Duration	Ticket Fare	Results of comparison
Flight	4 hours	CNY2,500 for a full fare economy class seat, but it is usually sold at a discount, specifically CNY 900 to 1,300	Fast, but a little expensive
Non-bullet train	35 - 39 hours	About CNY 524.5 for a hard sleeper; About CNY 800.5 for a soft sleeper	Cheap but time-consuming
High speed train	11 - 12 hours	CNY 879 for a second class seat	1. Ticket is reasonably priced. 2. Travel time is not too long; awarded with charming scenery and landscapes outside the window, the ride will not be boring.

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Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Train

Asked by alba from SPAIN | Mar. 17, 2024 20:19

bicycles on the train

Can you take bicycles on the train (normal train, not bullet)? We are traveling by bicycle and wanted to cross from Kunning to Shanghai by train. If it's possible, it's there a space to store them or we have to bring them on a box?

Answers (1)

Answered by Randy | Mar. 21, 2024 19:59

You can only check in the bicycles at an extra cost and cannot carry it on the train.

Asked by Miguel from BELGIUM | Apr. 23, 2020 18:27

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Can you offer tour to Shanghai Disneyland?

Answers (1)

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Asked by Paulina from FINLAND | Sep. 02, 2019 01:40

Can we take our meal brought outside station into carriage?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nathaniel from SLOVAKIA | Sep. 02, 2019 18:12

Yes, you can take food into the station and train but they need to go through security check. I think Kunming Station is very strict with it, especially liquid products. It would be easier if you buy drinks inside the station.

Asked by Caesar from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 27, 2019 00:28

Can I make a stopover in some cities along the way before reaching Kunming?

I am considering to make a short visiting in some cities like Changsha or Guiyang if possible. Is this workable?

Answers (1)

Answered by Sylvia from NORWAY | Mar. 27, 2019 19:39

Do you mean with one ticket to Shanghai but break the trip into some parts? One ticket would not work for this itinerary！You would need to make plan in advance and buy tickets for each parts. If you stopped at halfway, you will not be able to back to continue the itinerary.

Asked by Ayaz Khan from PAKISTAN | Mar. 23, 2019 00:48

Luggage Limit on the high speed train

I have to take a flight from my country to Shanghai, stay there for a day or two and then travel to Kunming for work. I'll have around 35kgs of luggage with me. Can I take that kid of luggage?

Answers (1)

Answered by Jesus from USA | Mar. 25, 2019 20:12

It should be possible. I did not notice any one weight the luggage at station. So I guess if your luggages are not very large in size, it would not be a problem.