Chengdu to Kunming
Whether you’re planning ahead or comparing last-minute options, this page covers all transport services between Chengdu and Kunming, including departure times, travel lengths and fares.
Travel options for Chengdu to Kunming
From Chengdu to Kunming, the most cost-effective option is by a train for 342 CN¥, while traveling by flight takes 1h y 15 minutes.
Train from Chengdu to Kunming
Take the train departing from Chengdu West, Chengdu East or Chengdu South to travel between Chengdu and Kunming. Tickets start at 342 CN¥ and the journey usually lasts 5 hours 51 minutes, ending at Kunming or Kunming South. Plan ahead and guarantee your seat for this route.
Prices: 342 CN¥
Duration: 5h 51m – 8h 11m ⏱
Flight from Chengdu to Kunming
When choosing to fly between Chengdu and Kunming, departures take place from CTU Chengdu Airport or TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport, with arrivals scheduled at KMG Kunming Airport. Flights usually take about 1 hour 15 minutes to complete the route. Prices generally begin at 1,006 CN¥, depending on the airline and schedule. To compare routes and departure times, you can browse available flights and select the option that best suits your plans.
Prices: 1,006 CN¥
Duration: 1h 15m – 1h 50m ⏱
Combined from Chengdu to Kunming
Start your journey from TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport, heading from Chengdu toward Kunming. The trip takes about 10 hours 35 minutes, with tickets starting at 2,195 CN¥, and you’ll arrive at KMG Kunming Airport. Plan ahead and reserve your spot explore combined options.
Prices: 2,195 CN¥
Duration: 10h 35m – 23h ⏱
Train Routes & Schedules from Chengdu to Kunming
- From Chengdu West, trains travel to Kunming, taking approximately 7h 27m. Departures occur at 14:17, and fares start at 351 CN¥.
- From Chengdu East, trains travel to Kunming South, taking approximately 5h 51m to 6h 58m. Departures occur from 07:54 until 17:27, and fares start at 582 to 622 CN¥.
- Travel by train from Chengdu East to Kunming, with journeys usually taking 5h 55m to 8h 11m. Rail services operate from 07:30 until 13:42, and train tickets start at 350 to 658 CN¥.
- Reaching Kunming from Chengdu South by train usually takes around 7h 2m to 8h 6m. Fares start at 342 to 1,052 CN¥, with rail services operating from 07:05 until 16:38.
- Travel to Kunming South from Chengdu South, with a train trip lasting approximately 7h 42m to 8h. Rail services run from 08:21 until 13:12, and fares start at 352 CN¥.
Cheapest Train Chengdu to Kunming
342 CN¥, from Chengdu South to Kunming, departure at some times, duration 7h 2mFastest Train Chengdu to Kunming
597 CN¥, from Chengdu East to Kunming South, departure at 07:54, duration 5h 51mTrain Timetable: Chengdu East → Kunming
- 07:30 13:25 5h 55m 658 CN¥
- 11:28 19:39 8h 11m 350 CN¥
- 13:42 19:37 5h 55m 620 CN¥
Train Timetable: Chengdu East → Kunming South
- 07:54 13:45 5h 51m 597 CN¥
- 08:37 14:52 6h 15m 613 CN¥
- 08:54 15:21 6h 27m 597 CN¥
- 09:35 16:26 6h 51m 608 CN¥
- 13:48 20:35 6h 47m 622 CN¥
- 14:23 20:44 6h 21m 622 CN¥
- 15:04 21:53 6h 49m 622 CN¥
- 15:14 22:12 6h 58m 597 CN¥
- 15:22 22:17 6h 55m 582 CN¥
- 16:09 22:39 6h 30m 613 CN¥
- 17:27 23:39 6h 12m 582 CN¥
Train Timetable: Chengdu South → Kunming
- 07:05 15:11 8h 6m 342 CN¥
- 08:21 15:56 7h 35m 342 CN¥
- 09:08 16:40 7h 32m 342 CN¥
- 10:35 17:52 7h 17m 342 CN¥
- 13:12 20:34 7h 22m 1052 CN¥
- 15:24 22:39 7h 15m 342 CN¥
- 16:38 23:40 7h 2m 342 CN¥
Train Timetable: Chengdu South → Kunming South
- 08:21 16:21 8h 352 CN¥
- 09:08 17:07 7h 59m 352 CN¥
- 10:35 18:17 7h 42m 352 CN¥
- 13:12 21:03 7h 51m 352 CN¥
Train Timetable: Chengdu West → Kunming
- 14:17 21:44 7h 27m 351 CN¥
Flight Routes & Schedules from Chengdu to Kunming
- From the airport at CTU Chengdu Airport, flights depart toward KMG Kunming Airport, with flights taking around 1h 15m to 1h 50m. Services run from 07:30 until 21:30, and tickets start at 1,006 to 3,532 CN¥.
- Arriving at KMG Kunming Airport, you’ll leave TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport by flight for a trip of approximately 1h 15m to 1h 45m. Tickets are available from 1,006 to 2,155 CN¥, with departures from 09:30 until 21:10.
Cheapest & Fastest Flight Chengdu to Kunming
1006 CN¥, from CTU Chengdu Airport to KMG Kunming Airport, departure at some times, duration 1h 15mFlight Timetable: CTU Chengdu Airport → KMG Kunming Airport
- 07:30 08:45 1h 15m 1006 CN¥
- 11:30 12:55 1h 25m 1459 CN¥
- 17:15 19:05 1h 50m 1459 CN¥
- 18:30 19:55 1h 25m 3532 CN¥
- 18:35 20:15 1h 40m 1459 CN¥
- 20:35 22:05 1h 30m 1459 CN¥
- 21:20 22:35 1h 15m 1006 CN¥
- 21:30 23:00 1h 30m 3532 CN¥
Flight Timetable: TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport → KMG Kunming Airport
- 09:30 10:50 1h 20m 1006 CN¥
- 11:55 13:25 1h 30m 1459 CN¥
- 14:15 15:45 1h 30m 2155 CN¥
- 20:20 22:05 1h 45m 1459 CN¥
- 21:10 22:25 1h 15m 1006 CN¥
Combined Routes & Schedules from Chengdu to Kunming
Board at TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport for a flexible route toward Kunming, combining buses, ferries, or trains. Travel for roughly 10h 35m to 23h before arriving at KMG Kunming Airport. Departures run from 08:15 until 13:15, and ticket prices begin at 2,195 to 2,382 CN¥. Reviewing the timetable for connections from Chengdu lets you plan your trip efficiently.
Cheapest Combined Chengdu to Kunming
2195 CN¥, from TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport to KMG Kunming Airport, departure at 11:40, duration 23hFastest Combined Chengdu to Kunming
2382 CN¥, from TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport to KMG Kunming Airport, departure at 13:15, duration 10h 35mCombined Timetable: TFU Chengdu Tianfu, Chengdu Tianfu Airport → KMG Kunming Airport
- 08:15 23:50 15h 35m 2220 CN¥
- 11:40 10:40 23h 2195 CN¥
- 13:15 23:50 10h 35m 2382 CN¥
Frequently Asked Questions Chengdu to Kunming
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chengdu to Kunming.
How long does the Chengdu to Kunming route usually take?
Travel time on the Chengdu to Kunming route depends on the transport type. Flights take about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, while trains take about 5 hours 51 minutes to 8 hours 11 minutes. Combined services can take much longer, from about 10 hours 35 minutes to 23 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Chengdu to Kunming?
The cheapest option on the Chengdu to Kunming route is the train. Train fares start at 342 CNY, which is well below the flight range of 1006 CNY to 3532 CNY and the combined service range of 2195 CNY to 2382 CNY.
Which Chengdu to Kunming option is the fastest?
The fastest option on the Chengdu to Kunming route is by flight. The shortest flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, with the longer flight times reaching about 1 hour 50 minutes depending on the airport pair and service.
How much should I budget for Chengdu to Kunming overall?
For the Chengdu to Kunming route, prices vary widely by transport type. Trains cost about 342 CNY to 1052 CNY, flights cost about 1006 CNY to 3532 CNY, and combined services are listed at about 2195 CNY to 2382 CNY.
Where do Chengdu to Kunming trains leave from and arrive?
Chengdu to Kunming trains depart from Chengdu West, Chengdu East, or Chengdu South. They arrive at either Kunming or Kunming South, depending on the service. The route includes several station pairs, so the exact terminal depends on the ticket.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Kunming flights?
Flights on the Chengdu to Kunming route depart from CTU Chengdu Airport or TFU Chengdu Tianfu Airport. All listed flights arrive at KMG Kunming Airport. The exact duration varies slightly by airport pair.
How often do Chengdu to Kunming flights run, and what are the first and last departures?
The context lists 13 Chengdu to Kunming flights, but no fixed frequency in minutes. The first departure is at 07:30 and the last departure is at 21:30, so flights are spread across the day.
What are the first and last train departures on the Chengdu to Kunming route?
Chengdu to Kunming trains start at 07:05 and the last listed departure is at 17:27. There are 26 train trips in the context, but no exact interval between departures is provided.
Why does travel time vary so much on Chengdu to Kunming services?
Travel time changes because the route has different transport types and different station pairs. Flights vary by airport used, while trains vary by departure and arrival station, with times ranging from about 5 hours 51 minutes to 8 hours 11 minutes.
Are there different Chengdu to Kunming train durations depending on the stations?
Yes. Chengdu East to Kunming South is listed at about 5 hours 51 minutes to 6 hours 58 minutes, while Chengdu South to Kunming can take about 7 hours to 8 hours 6 minutes. Chengdu West to Kunming is about 7 hours 27 minutes.
Which Chengdu to Kunming flight route is the shortest?
The shortest listed Chengdu to Kunming flight is from CTU Chengdu Airport to KMG Kunming Airport at about 1 hour 15 minutes. Flights from TFU Chengdu Tianfu Airport to KMG Kunming Airport are also short, at about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
If I want to book Chengdu to Kunming tickets, where should I look?
For Chengdu to Kunming tickets, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the route context. It is the place to check the listed options, prices, and departure details for trains, flights, and combined services.
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