Kunming to Beijing
This page covers the two transport options connecting Kunming and Beijing, showing when they run, how long the trip takes and what it costs.
Travel options for Kunming to Beijing
On your journey from Kunming to Beijing, take a train for 401 CN¥ to save, or get there quicker with flight in 2h y 55 minutes.
Train from Kunming to Beijing
Take the train departing from Kunming South or Kunming to travel between Kunming and Beijing. Tickets start at 401 CN¥ and the journey usually lasts 10 hours 17 minutes, ending at Beijing West. Plan ahead and guarantee your seat for this route.
Prices: 401 CN¥
Duration: 10h 17m – 13h 52m ⏱
Flight from Kunming to Beijing
Travel from Kunming to Beijing by flying out of KMG Kunming Airport and completing the journey in around 2 hours 55 minutes, with arrival at PEK Beijing Capital Airport or PKX Beijing Daxing Airport. This option significantly reduces travel time compared to other routes, and ticket prices usually start at 1,044 CN¥. You can check flight availability and fare details on the flight listings page.
Prices: 1,044 CN¥
Duration: 2h 55m – 5h 10m ⏱
Train Routes & Schedules from Kunming to Beijing
- Starting from Kunming South, trains head to Beijing West, covering the distance in roughly 10h 40m to 13h 52m. The service operates from 08:55 until 16:18, and fares are available from 1,130 to 1,499 CN¥.
- Travel from Kunming to Beijing West by train, a trip that lasts about 10h 17m to 10h 57m. Departures occur from 07:00 until 20:00 with fares starting at 401 to 1,028 CN¥.
Cheapest & Fastest Train Kunming to Beijing
401 CN¥, from Kunming to Beijing West, departure at 07:00, duration 10h 17mTrain Timetable: Kunming → Beijing West
- 07:00 17:17 10h 17m 401 CN¥
- 20:00 06:57 10h 57m 1028 CN¥
Train Timetable: Kunming South → Beijing West
- 08:55 19:35 10h 40m 1499 CN¥
- 10:31 23:39 13h 8m 1314 CN¥
- 16:18 06:10 13h 52m 1130 CN¥
Flight Routes & Schedules from Kunming to Beijing
- Travel to PEK Beijing Capital Airport from KMG Kunming Airport, with a flight lasting approximately 3h 20m to 5h 10m. Services run from 06:30 until 22:10, and fares start at 1,221 to 3,892 CN¥.
- From KMG Kunming Airport, embark on a flight to PKX Beijing Daxing Airport, lasting around 2h 55m to 5h 5m. Departures are scheduled from 08:00 until 20:30 with fares starting at 1,044 to 3,916 CN¥.
Cheapest Flight Kunming to Beijing
1044 CN¥, from KMG Kunming Airport to PKX Beijing Daxing Airport, departure at 20:30, duration 3h 25m
Fastest Flight Kunming to Beijing
3533 CN¥, from KMG Kunming Airport to PKX Beijing Daxing Airport, departure at 08:15, duration 2h 55mFlight Timetable: KMG Kunming Airport → PEK Beijing Capital Airport
- 06:30 09:50 3h 20m 3892 CN¥
- 11:20 14:55 3h 35m 3892 CN¥
- 13:00 16:45 3h 45m 3892 CN¥
- 14:20 19:30 5h 10m 1221 CN¥
- 14:30 18:15 3h 45m 1436 CN¥
- 15:45 19:30 3h 45m 3892 CN¥
- 16:15 20:15 4h 3892 CN¥
- 19:20 23:10 3h 50m 3892 CN¥
- 22:10 01:50 3h 40m 3892 CN¥
Flight Timetable: KMG Kunming Airport → PKX Beijing Daxing Airport
- 08:00 11:15 3h 15m 1167 CN¥
- 08:15 11:10 2h 55m 3533 CN¥
- 08:30 11:45 3h 15m 1233 CN¥
- 10:50 15:55 5h 5m 1186 CN¥
- 12:00 15:15 3h 15m 1186 CN¥
- 13:30 16:45 3h 15m 1261 CN¥
- 14:05 17:15 3h 10m 1157 CN¥
- 15:00 18:30 3h 30m 1261 CN¥
- 15:35 18:55 3h 20m 1261 CN¥
- 15:45 19:00 3h 15m 3916 CN¥
- 16:20 19:40 3h 20m 1186 CN¥
- 17:15 20:15 3h 1167 CN¥
- 17:35 21:00 3h 25m 1261 CN¥
- 19:00 22:25 3h 25m 1261 CN¥
- 19:30 22:50 3h 20m 1186 CN¥
- 20:05 23:25 3h 20m 1103 CN¥
- 20:30 23:55 3h 25m 1044 CN¥
Frequently Asked Questions Kunming to Beijing
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kunming to Beijing.
How long does the Kunming to Beijing trip usually take overall?
The travel time on the Kunming to Beijing route depends on the transport type. Flights take about 2 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes, while trains take about 10 hours 17 minutes to 13 hours 52 minutes. The exact time varies by service and station pair.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Kunming to Beijing?
The cheapest available option on the Kunming to Beijing route is the train, with fares starting at 401 CNY. Train prices can rise to 1,499 CNY depending on the service. Flights are more expensive, starting at 1,044 CNY.
What is the fastest option for Kunming to Beijing?
Flights are the fastest option on the Kunming to Beijing route. The quickest listed flight takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, depending on whether it goes to Beijing Daxing or Beijing Capital. Train journeys are much longer.
How much should I expect to pay for Kunming to Beijing?
Prices on the Kunming to Beijing route vary by transport type. Trains cost about 401 to 1,499 CNY, and flights cost about 1,044 to 3,916 CNY. The fare usually depends on the service, route pair, and timing.
Where do departures and arrivals happen on the Kunming to Beijing route?
Flights depart from KMG Kunming Airport and arrive at either PEK Beijing Capital Airport or PKX Beijing Daxing Airport. Trains depart from Kunming South or Kunming and arrive at Beijing West. The exact station depends on the service.
How often do services run from Kunming to Beijing?
The context lists 26 flight trips and 5 train trips on the Kunming to Beijing route, but it does not give a fixed interval between departures. That means availability exists across the day, but not at regular published spacing.
What are the first and last departures on Kunming to Beijing?
For flights on the Kunming to Beijing route, the first departure is at 06:30 and the last is at 22:10. For trains, the first departure is at 07:00 and the last is at 20:00. Times can vary by service.
Which train stations are used on the Kunming to Beijing route?
Trains on the Kunming to Beijing route depart from either Kunming South or Kunming and arrive at Beijing West. The faster train pair from Kunming to Beijing West takes about 10 hours 17 minutes to 10 hours 57 minutes. The Kunming South service is longer.
Which airports are used for flights from Kunming to Beijing?
Flights on the Kunming to Beijing route leave from KMG Kunming Airport. They arrive at either PEK Beijing Capital Airport or PKX Beijing Daxing Airport. The Daxing option is slightly faster in the listed data.
How do flight times differ on the Kunming to Beijing route?
Flight times vary by arrival airport on the Kunming to Beijing route. KMG to PEK takes about 3 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes, while KMG to PKX takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. Service timing affects the total.
How do train options compare on the Kunming to Beijing route?
There are two train departure points on the Kunming to Beijing route: Kunming and Kunming South. Both arrive at Beijing West. The Kunming service is faster, at about 10 hours 17 minutes to 10 hours 57 minutes, while Kunming South takes about 10 hours 40 minutes to 13 hours 52 minutes.
Where should I book tickets for the Kunming to Beijing route?
For the Kunming to Beijing route, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the context. It lists the available flight and train options, along with prices, stations, and departure times. That makes it the relevant place to check ticket details.
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