How to get fromSeoul to Kunmingby train, plane, subway, or ferry

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Kunming by train, plane, subway, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Incheon International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane ICN - KMG
8h 8m
¥829–2,040
Subway, ferry, train via Zhengzhou East
1. Take the subway from Yongsan Station to Incheon Stationsubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Ferry Terminal to Qingdaoferry
3. Take the train from Qingdao to Zhengzhou Easttrain
4. Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Kunming Southtrain
32h 49m
¥1,811–2,518
Subway, ferry, train
1. Take the subway from Yongsan Station to Incheon Stationsubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Ferry Terminal to Qingdaoferry
3. Take the train from Qingdao to Lianyungangtrain
4. Take the train from Lianyungang to Kunmingtrain
2d 14h
¥983–1,648
Fly from Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane GMP - KMG
10h 4m
¥967–2,829
Subway, ferry, train #2
1. Take the subway from Yongsan Station to Incheon Stationsubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Incheon Int'l Port to Qinhuangdaoferry
3. Take the train from Qinhuangdao to Beijingtrain
4. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunmingtrain
2d 16h
¥1,148–2,750

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

49Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

¥885Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seoul to Kunming.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,697.6 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Kunming, China?

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Seoul to Kunming easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Seoul to Kunming right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.