There are 6 ways to get from Dalian to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DLC - KMG
6h 37m¥710–3,318Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dalian Jianshejie Bus terminal to Beijing Stationbus
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunmingtrain Beijing West
2d 3h¥424–1,034Train
- Take the train from Dalian to Haicheng Westtrain
- Take the train from Haicheng West to Beijingtrain
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain
20h 40m¥1,509–1,983Bus
- Take the bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinanbus
- Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'anbus
- Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus
- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
43h 51m¥1,010–1,239Drive 3,338 km
- Drive from Dalian to Kunmingcar 3,338 km
33h 44m¥2,819–4,072Train via Nanjing South
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Nanjing Southtrain Dalian North
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain Zhangjiagang / ...
23h 9m¥1,608–1,864
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Kunming is to bus and train which costs ¥420 - ¥1100 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs ¥700 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalian to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Jianshejie terminal and arriving at Kunming via Jinan, Shanxi Xian and Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Kunming station. However, there are services departing from Dalian and arriving at Kunming Station via Haicheng West, Beijing, Beijing West Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Dalian and Kunming is 2367 km. The road distance is 3338 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 20h 40m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Dalian to Kunming, including transfers.
Dalian to Kunming bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Jianshejie terminal station.
Dalian to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs ¥700 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 20h 40m, you could also bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1300 and takes 43h 51m.
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.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,700
Train from Dalian to Haicheng West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥115–125
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥180–210
- Business Class Seat
- ¥270–380
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 Dalian North Station to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
Train from Nanjing South to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,000
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie terminal to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–360
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dalian Jianshejie Bus terminal to Beijing Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–280
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dalian to Kunming bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Jinan station.
Dalian to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Haicheng West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalian to Kunming is 3338 km. It takes approximately 33h 44m to drive from Dalian to Kunming.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming.