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Trip Overview

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.

15h 35m
Duration
562 km
Distance
¥223
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kunming to Shangri-La train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Kunming and Shangri-La. The service departs Kunming at 5:32 PM in the evening, which arrives into Shangri-La at 09:07:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    China Railways C-ClassChina Railways C-Class15h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    China Railways C-ClassChina Railways C-Class15h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    China Railways C-ClassChina Railways C-Class15h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    China Railways C-ClassChina Railways C-Class15h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kunming to Shangri-La? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 561.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 35m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Shangri-La, China?

You can take a train from Kunming to Shangri-La via Lijiang in around 6h 33m.

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