There are 6 ways to get from Pu'er to Kunming by taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming Southtrain
5h 33m¥517–745Drive 412.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Pu'er to Kunmingcar 412.6 km
4h 15m¥348–502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Kunmingtaxi 412.6 km
4h 15m¥900–1,100Taxi to Jinghong, fly
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane JHG - KMG
3h 21m¥1,512–4,473Taxi, train via Dashuying
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming Southtrain
5h 39m¥495–704Taxi to Lancang Jingmai Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)taxi
- Fly from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane JMJ - KMG
4h 34m¥1,358–3,687
Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Kunming is to drive which costs ¥340 - ¥500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pu'er to Kunming is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4500.
The distance between Pu'er and Kunming is 599 km. The road distance is 412.6 km.
The best way to get from Pu'er to Kunming without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 33m and costs ¥500 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Pu'er to Kunming, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pu'er to Kunming is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Pu'er to Kunming.
There are 181+ hotels available in Kunming.
What companies run services between Pu'er, China and Kunming, China?
There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Pu'er to Kunming in around 4h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
Flights from Lancang Jingmai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,200
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ¥300–1,100
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