There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Golmud by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane KMG - GOQ
7h 34m¥1,108–4,612Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
- Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain
- Take the train from Guangyuan to Golmudtrain
32h 1m¥454–875Train
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain Dali
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Golmudtrain Chongqing West
26h 27m¥535–833Drive 2,098.8 km
- Drive from Kunming to Golmudcar 2,098.8 km
22h 16m¥1,764–2,548Train via Liupanshui
- Take the train from Kunming to Liupanshuitrain
- Take the train from Liupanshui to Bijietrain
- Take the train from Bijie to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Golmudtrain
34h 2m¥493–975
Kunming to Golmud by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Golmud is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 26h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs ¥1100 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Golmud via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.
The distance between Kunming and Golmud is 1498 km. The road distance is 2098.8 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 26h 27m and costs ¥500 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Kunming to Golmud, including transfers.
Kunming to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Golmud is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs ¥1100 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥850 and takes 26h 27m.
Kunming to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chongqing West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Golmud is 2099 km. It takes approximately 22h 16m to drive from Kunming to Golmud.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, and China West Air fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming to Golmud via Chongqing West in around 26h 27m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,600
Train from Kunming to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–410
Train from Chongqing West to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥370–440
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
Train from Guangyuan to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–210
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥310–360
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–650
Train from Chongqing West to Golmud
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–250
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥370–440
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
Train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–210
Train from Kunming to Liupanshui
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–180
Train from Liupanshui to Bijie
- Adult - second class
- ¥120–180
Train from Bijie to Chongqing West
- Adult - second class
- ¥160–240
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
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