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How to get fromDalian to Kunmingby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dalian to Kunming by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane DLC - KMG
    6h 37m
    ¥760–3,418

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dalian Jianshejie Bus terminal to Beijing Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunmingtrain train Beijing West
    2d 3h
    ¥424–1,034

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dalian to Haicheng Westtrain train
    2. Take the train from Haicheng West to Beijingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain train
    20h 40m
    ¥1,509–1,983

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'anbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    43h 52m
    ¥1,010–1,239

  5. Drive 3,338 km

    1. Drive from Dalian to Kunmingcar car 3,338 km
    33h 44m
    ¥2,838–4,099

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Yantai to Guiyangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Guiyang to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 12h
    ¥537–1,043

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,366.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Dalian, China and Kunming, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dalian to Kunming Station via Haicheng West, Beijing, Beijing West, Beijing West Station, and Kunming South in around 20h 40m.

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