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How to get fromOsaka to Kunmingby train, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kunming by train, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KIX - KMG
    10h 49m
    ¥856–2,668

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Shanghai to Kunmingcar car
    2d 22h
    ¥2,759–3,913

  3. Fly from Kobe

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane UKB - KMG
    12h 16m
    ¥1,540–4,257

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane NGO - KMG
    12h 26m

  5. Fly from Osaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane ITM - KMG
    12h 2m
    ¥1,126–3,435

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain train Shanghai South
    3d 12h
    ¥1,106–1,681

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket¥825Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,354.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kunming, China?

Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, and Asiana Airlines fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.

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