There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane KMG - KTM
6h 55m$142–422Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
- Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
- Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar
2d 19h$259–348Train, bus, drive via Chongqing West
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain
- Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
- Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
3d$230–385Bus, taxi, drive
- Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Shangri-labus
- Take the taxi from Yunnan Shangri-la to Shangri-La Countytaxi
- Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
- Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
2d 21h$264–355
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Kathmandu is to fly which costs $140 - $430 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $140 - $430.
The distance between Kunming and Kathmandu is 1807 km.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Kunming to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 2h 15m behind Kunming. It is currently 7:27 AM in Kunming and 5:12 AM in Kathmandu.
There are 1714+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 times a week.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- $21–30
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- $6–10
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $83
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $83
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $17–21
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




