There are 10 ways to get from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CTU - KMG
2h 46m¥1,006–2,709Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
15h 14m¥241–334Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain Chengdu / ...
7h 45m¥521–574Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chengdu to Kunming-KMG788.6 km
8h 6mDrive 788.6 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG)car 788.6 km
8h 6m¥669–965Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane TFU - KMG
3h 43m¥392–2,419Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane MIG - KMG
4h 36m¥443–2,314Train via Kunming South
- Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East
8h 37m¥495–555Train via Kunming South #2
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East
8h 51m¥514–568Train via Liupanshui
- Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain Chengdu South
- Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain Shanghai South / ...
13h 33m¥341–534
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥340 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Chengdu East and arriving at Kunming Changshui Airport via Kunming Wujiaba Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Wujiaba via Chengdu East and Kunming Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Chengdu and Kunming Airport (KMG) is 636 km. The road distance is 788.6 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG), including transfers.
Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Chengdu East station.
Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs ¥240 - ¥340 and takes 15h 14m.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Kunming Airport (KMG), China?
Tibet Airlines Corporation, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,900
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–3,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,900
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,800
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–3,900
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,800
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–3,600
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,200
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,700
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–170
Train from Chengdu South Station to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥55–100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥70–100
Train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshui
- Adult - second class
- ¥270–380
Train from Liupanshui to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–180
Train from Liupanshui to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–250
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Chengdu East to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chengdu to Kunming-KMG
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming station.
Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG) is 789 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Chengdu to Kunming Airport (KMG).
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming Airport (KMG).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chengdu and Kunming Airport (KMG). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























