The train between Kunming and Golmud takes 30h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Kunming to Golmud. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Kunming and Golmud. The earliest departure is at 12:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kunming is at 12:17 PM which arrives into Golmud at 6:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Kunming station and arriving at Golmud station via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
Kunming to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.
Kunming to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
The distance between Kunming and Golmud is 1,465.5 km. The road distance is 2,644 km.
You can take a train from Kunming to Golmud via Chongqing West in around 26h 27m.