There are 7 ways to get from Changchun to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Changchun Longjia International Airport
best- Fly from Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CGQ - KMG
7h 58m¥1,027–4,333Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Changchun to Xuzhoutrain Jilin
- Take the train from Xuzhou to Kunmingtrain Lianyungang East
2d 7h¥405–1,028Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Changchun to Beijingtrain Jilin
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain Beijing West
18h 9m¥1,617–1,826Drive 3,478.2 km
- Drive from Changchun to Kunmingcar 3,478.2 km
35h 9m¥2,957–4,272Train to Harbin Taiping International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Changchun to Shuangcheng Northtrain
- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HRB - KMG
8h 53m¥1,798–4,195Train to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Changchun to Shenyang Northtrain
- Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SHE - KMG
9h 25m¥1,102–4,280Train
- Take the train from Changchun to Shijiazhuangtrain Yanji
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang station to Kunmingtrain Beijing West
40h 26m¥608–1,243
Changchun to Kunming by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Changchun to Kunming is to train which costs ¥400 - ¥1100 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Changchun to Kunming is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs ¥1000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Changchun to Kunming station. However, there are services departing from Changchun and arriving at Kunming Station via Beijing, Beijing West Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
The distance between Changchun and Kunming is 3005 km. The road distance is 3478.2 km.
The best way to get from Changchun to Kunming without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 18h 9m and costs ¥1600 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Changchun to Kunming, including transfers.
Changchun to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Changchun station.
The best way to get from Changchun to Kunming is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs ¥1000 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs ¥1600 - ¥1900 and takes 18h 9m.
Changchun to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changchun to Kunming is 3478 km. It takes approximately 35h 9m to drive from Changchun to Kunming.
What companies run services between Changchun, China and Kunming, China?
China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Changchun to Kunming Station via Beijing, Beijing West, Beijing West Station, and Kunming South in around 18h 9m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,500
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Linfen Qiaoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,000
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–7,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,500
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Linfen Qiaoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–7,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,100
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,100
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Yuncheng
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,000
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,000
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,000
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,000
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,100
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,300
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Yuncheng
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,100
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Linfen Qiaoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,100
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Shijiazhuang Zhengding
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,300
Train from Changchun to Beijing
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥430–470
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,500
Train from Beijing West Station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,300
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥1,150–1,300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,800–4,000
Train from Changchun to Shenyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–420
Train from Changchun to Shijiazhuang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥550–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Changchun to Shuangcheng North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Shijiazhuang station to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥240–340
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Changchun to Xuzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥320–380
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥470–650
Train from Xuzhou to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥250–340
- Hard sleeper
- ¥450–650
- Soft sleeper
- ¥700–950
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