There are 4 ways to get from Sanya to Kunming by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or car ferry
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Fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
best- Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SYX - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
4h 32m¥1,572–1,678Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sanya Station to Maomingtrain Sanya
- Take the train from Maoming to Kunmingtrain Shenzhen East
34h 54m¥202–483Bus
- Take the bus from Sanya to Haikou Eastbus
- Take the bus from Haikou to Kunmingbus
25h 31m¥340–735Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sanya to Haikou Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Haikou Port to Hai'an Portcarferry
- Drive from Hai'an Port to Kunmingcar
16h 31m¥1,225–1,879
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanya to Kunming is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥490 and takes 34h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sanya to Kunming is to fly and line 6 subway and line 3 subway which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥1500 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanya to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Sanya and arriving at Kunming via Haikou East and Haikou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanya station to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Sanya Station and arriving at Kunming via Maoming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 54m.
The distance between Sanya and Kunming is 1066 km.
The best way to get from Sanya to Kunming without a car is to bus which takes 25h 31m and costs ¥340 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sanya to Kunming, including transfers.
Sanya to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Sanya station.
Sanya to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Sanya Station.
The best way to get from Sanya to Kunming is to bus which takes 25h 31m and costs ¥340 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥200 - ¥490 and takes 34h 54m.
What companies run services between Sanya, China and Kunming, China?
You can take a bus from Sanya to Kunming via Haikou East, Xiuying Port, and Haikou in around 25h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanya No.2 Middle School to Kunming via Sanya Station, Sanya Station, and Maoming in around 34h 54m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,600
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,600
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Airport Center to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com
Subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com
Train from Sanya Station to Maoming
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥154–157
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Maoming to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard sleeper
- ¥230–320
- Soft sleeper
- ¥370–490
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Sanya to Haikou East
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥95–140
Bus from Haikou to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–564
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–410
Car ferry from Haikou Port to Hai'an Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- https://www.tropicalhainan.com/a-complete-guide-to-haikou-ferry-routes-ticket-prices-and-charges/
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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More Questions & Answers
Sanya to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou East station.
Sanya to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Maoming station.
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