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There are 5 ways to get from Ürümqi to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane URC - KMG
    6h 30m
    ¥1,922–3,128

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain train
    2. Take the train from Malan to Chengdu Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train
    46h 57m
    ¥846–1,338

  3. Train via Lanzhou

    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Chongqing Northtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chongqing North Station to Guiyang Northtrain train
    4. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain train
    32h 46m
    ¥864–1,661

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus bus
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Guangyuantrain train
    4. Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    2d 8h
    ¥1,248–1,662

  5. Drive 3,539.8 km

    1. Drive from Ürümqi to Kunmingcar car 3,539.8 km
    35h 44m
    ¥2,998–4,331

Ürümqi to Kunming by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration32h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket¥864Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,566.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Kunming, China?

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ürümqi South to Kunming via Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Chongqing North, Chongqing North Station, and Guiyang North in around 32h 46m.

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