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How to get fromChengdu to Kunmingby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chengdu to Kunming by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chengdu to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CTU - KMG
    6h 30m
    ¥1,728–3,565

  2. Drive 802.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chengdu to Kunmingcar car 802.3 km
    9h 47m
    ¥682–985

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Chengdu to Siguniangshan Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siguniangshan Town to Xinnanmen Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train
    16h 19m

  4. Taxi, bus, train via Liupanshui

    1. Take the taxi from Chengdu to Siguniangshan Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siguniangshan Town to Xinnanmen Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain train
    4. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain train
    22h 2m

  5. Taxi to Garzê Kangding Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chengdu to Garzê Kangding Airport (KGT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Garzê Kangding Airport (KGT) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KGT - KMG
    11h 38m
    ¥1,265–3,736

  6. Taxi, bus, train via Shuangliu West

    1. Take the taxi from Chengdu to Siguniangshan Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siguniangshan Town to Xinnanmen Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shuangliu West to Kunmingtrain train
    18h 11m

  7. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Chengdu to Siguniangshan Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siguniangshan Town to Xinnanmen Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    23h 48m

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Chengdu to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Siguniangshan Town, take the bus to Xinnanmen Station, walk to Xinnanmen Station, take the line 3 subway to Chunxi Road, take the line 2 subway to East station, walk to Chengdu East, then take the train to Kunming.

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