There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Shantou by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane KMG - SWA
5h 21m¥628–3,132Train via Guangzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming to Guangzhoutrain Kunming
- Take the train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Stationtrain Guangzhou East / ...
32h 50m¥331–739Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Shantoutrain Kunming South
11h 56m¥778–948Drive 1,719.8 km
- Drive from Kunming to Shantoucar 1,719.8 km
17h 38m¥1,446–2,088Fly to Huizhou Pingtan Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ)plane KMG - HUZ
- Take the train from Huidong to Shantoutrain
6h 48m¥773–3,272
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Shantou is to train via Guangzhou which costs ¥330 - ¥750 and takes 32h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Shantou is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥600 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Shantou via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Kunming and Shantou is 1447 km. The road distance is 1719.8 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs ¥750 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Kunming to Shantou, including transfers.
Kunming to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Shantou is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥600 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥750 - ¥950 and takes 11h 56m.
Kunming to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Shantou is 1720 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Kunming to Shantou.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Shantou, China?
Lucky Air Co. Ltd., Ruili Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Kunming South to Shantou once daily. Tickets cost ¥750–900 and the journey takes 10h 48m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,500
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,500
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Huizhou Pingtan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,000
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Huizhou Pingtan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,500
Train from Kunming South to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Huidong to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥320–460
Train from Kunming to Guangzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–220
- Hard sleeper
- ¥290–400
- Soft sleeper
- ¥460–600
Train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–200
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥220–310
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