The train between Lhasa and Kunming takes 42h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Lhasa to Kunming. 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 Lhasa and Kunming. The earliest departure is at 5:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lhasa is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Kunming at 12:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lhasa to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Lhasa station and arriving at Kunming station via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 39m.
Lhasa to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.
Lhasa to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
The distance between Lhasa and Kunming is 1,256 km. The road distance is 3,888 km.
You can take a train from Lhasa to Kunming via Chongqing West in around 42h 14m.
