There are 4 ways to get from Baotou to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BAV - KMG
4h 21m¥745–3,158Train via Wuzhong
- Take the train from Baotou to Wuzhongtrain
- Take the train from Wuzhong to Xian Northtrain
- Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
19h 43m¥1,237–1,611Drive 2,292.2 km
- Drive from Baotou to Kunmingcar 2,292.2 km
23h 17m¥1,949–2,815Train
- Take the train from Baotou Station to Xi'an Train Stationtrain Hohhot East
- Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain Xi'an
24h 20m¥911–1,164
Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baotou to Kunming is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 24h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Baotou to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥700 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Baotou to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Baotou and arriving at Kunming via Wuzhong and Xi'an North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
The distance between Baotou and Kunming is 1886 km. The road distance is 2292.2 km.
The best way to get from Baotou to Kunming without a car is to train via Wuzhong which takes 19h 43m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Baotou to Kunming, including transfers.
Baotou to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Baotou station.
The best way to get from Baotou to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥700 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train via Wuzhong, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 19h 43m.
Baotou to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Wuzhong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baotou to Kunming is 2292 km. It takes approximately 23h 17m to drive from Baotou to Kunming.
What companies run services between Baotou, China and Kunming, China?
Ruili Airlines, China Express Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baotou to Kunming via Baotou, Wuzhong, Xian North, and Xi'an North Station in around 19h 43m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Baotou Donghe Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Flights from Baotou Donghe Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,700
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Baotou Donghe Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Baotou Donghe Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Train from Baotou to Wuzhong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–420
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–260
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥300–420
Train from Wuzhong to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥390–430
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,800
Train from Baotou Station to Xi'an Train Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥90–130
- Hard sleeper
- ¥170–240
- Soft sleeper
- ¥270–360
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