The train between Kunming and Shangri-La takes 15h 35m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kunming to Shangri-La. 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 6 times a week between Kunming and Shangri-La. The earliest departure is at 5:32 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kunming is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Shangri-La at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Kunming station and arriving at Shangri-La station via Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
Kunming to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Kunming station.
Kunming to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Shangri-La station.
The distance between Kunming and Shangri-La is 431.1 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Kunming to Shangri-La via Lijiang in around 6h 33m.