How to get fromKathmandu to Kunmingby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kunming by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane KTM - KMG
6h 32m
¥1,489–2,924
Drive, bus, train via Chongqing West
cheapest
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Lhasa to Chongqing Westtrain
4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunmingtrain
2d 16h
¥1,192–1,995
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
4. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
5. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
2d 10h
¥1,321–1,717
Drive, bus, train via Dali
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
4. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus
6. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
2d 10h
¥1,308–1,791

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

¥1,073Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,805.1 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kunming, China?

China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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