There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Pu'er by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi
5h 56m¥518–748Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Puerbus
7h 32m¥152–221Drive 412.4 km
- Drive from Kunming to Pu'ercar 412.4 km
4h 12m¥348–503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kunming to Pu'ertaxi 412.4 km
4h 12m¥900–1,100Fly to Jinghong, taxi
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane KMG - JHG
- Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi
4h 23m¥858–3,572Fly to Simao
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM)plane KMG - SYM
6h 39m¥488–2,736Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, taxi
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)plane KMG - JMJ
- Take the taxi from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Pu'ertaxi
5h 31m¥1,408–4,092
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Pu'er is to bus which costs ¥150 - ¥230 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Pu'er is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥340 - ¥500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Pu'er. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Puer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Kunming and Pu'er is 599 km. The road distance is 412.4 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Pu'er without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs ¥500 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Kunming to Pu'er, including transfers.
Kunming to Pu'er bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Pu'er is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs ¥150 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥480 - ¥2800 and takes 6h 39m.
Kunming to Pu'er bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Puer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Pu'er is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kunming to Pu'er.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Pu'er, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Puer hourly. Tickets cost ¥120–180 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,200
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lancang Jingmai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinghong via Tengchong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,200
- Website
- cgzair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Simao via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Simao via Zhaotong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Simao via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,900
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Puer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
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