There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SHA - KMG
4h 26m¥654–2,504Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain Shanghai South
38h 18m¥273–635Train via Puan Xian
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Puan Xiantrain Shanghai Hongqiao
- Take the train from Puan Xian to Songmingtrain Chongqing West
15h 40m¥1,037–1,224Drive 2,248.8 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG)car 2,248.8 km
22h 43m¥1,905–2,752Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PVG - KMG
5h 3m¥704–1,954Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane WUX - KMG
5h 19m¥727–3,312Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
- Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane NTG - KMG
6h 3m¥791–3,441Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HGH - KMG
6h 26m¥726–3,143Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane NGB - KMG
7h 32m¥718–2,149Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Nantongbus SHnanto
- Take the train from Nantong to Kunmingtrain K722
43h 53m¥353–776
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to bus and train which costs ¥350 - ¥800 and takes 43h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥650 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Airport Center via Shanghai Hongqiao, Puan Xian and Airport Front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Shanghai and Kunming Airport (KMG) is 1938 km. The road distance is 2248.8 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) without a car is to train via Puan Xian which takes 15h 40m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG), including transfers.
Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥650 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train via Puan Xian, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1300 and takes 15h 40m.
Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Puan Xian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG) is 2249 km. It takes approximately 22h 43m to drive from Shanghai to Kunming Airport (KMG).
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Kunming Airport (KMG), China?
Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Airport Center via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Puan Xian, Songming, and Airport Front in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–4,400
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Yongzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,900
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,800
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Nanchang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,000
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,400
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,900
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,400
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,900
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,400
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,700
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,700
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,700
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,300
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,200
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,600
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,300
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Zhangjiajie Hehua
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,300
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,000
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,100
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,700
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,200
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,600
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,000
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,000
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,600
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,400
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,500
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,900
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,300
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,100
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Puan Xian
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Puan Xian to Songming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- Business Class Seat
- ¥200–290
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥59–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥75–110
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥23–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥80–110
Train from Shanghai South to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥240–330
- Hard sleeper
- ¥430–600
- Soft sleeper
- ¥700–900
Train from Nantong to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥260–350
- Hard sleeper
- ¥460–650
- Soft sleeper
- ¥700–950
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥56–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
Bus from Shanghai General to Nantong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥65–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
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