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How to get fromNanjing to Kunmingby subway, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nanjing to Kunming by subway, plane, train, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Gulou to Nanjing Southsubway subway
    2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane NKG - KMG
    3. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    5h 39m
    ¥766–2,226

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Kunmingtrain train K722 / ...
    34h 33m
    ¥230–600

  3. Train via Kunming South

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain train Zhangjiagang / ...
    13h 3m
    ¥881–1,055

  4. Drive 2,056.3 km

    1. Drive from Nanjing to Kunmingcar car 2,056.3 km
    20h 40m
    ¥1,748–2,525

  5. Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain train
    2. Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane YTY - KMG
    6h 24m
    ¥875–2,397

  6. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane WUX - KMG
    6h 34m
    ¥689–3,257

  7. Train to Changzhou Benniu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Changzhou Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CZX - KMG
    7h 29m
    ¥730–3,242

  8. Train via Wuhu

    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Wuhutrain train Nantong
    2. Take the train from Wuhu to Kunmingtrain train Nantong
    38h 34m
    ¥232–617

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,797.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Kunming, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Kunming South twice daily. Tickets cost ¥850–1,000 and the journey takes 10h 53m.

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