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How to get fromChengdu East to Kunmingby train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu East to Kunming by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train Chengdu / ...
    5h 31m
    ¥490–540

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    13h
    ¥210–300

  3. Drive 813.8 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu East to Kunmingcar car 813.8 km
    8h 17m
    ¥692–999

  4. Line 7 subway to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    1. Take the subway from East station to Taipingyuansubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CTU - KMG
    3. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    4h 1m
    ¥1,014–2,723

  5. Train to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Tianfu International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane TFU - KMG
    3h 53m
    ¥428–2,371

  6. Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane MIG - KMG
    5h
    ¥451–2,320

Chengdu East to Kunming by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,121.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Chengdu East, China and Kunming, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Kunming 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥490–540 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Chengdu East to Kunming once daily. Tickets cost ¥210–300 and the journey takes 13h.

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