What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Kunming is to bus which costs ¥490 - ¥700 and takes 27h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥500 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Kunming?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Shantou Zongzhan and arriving at Yunnan Kunming via Shenzhen Futian Bus Station and Guangzhou Tianhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Dashuying via Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Shantou to Kunming?

The distance between Shantou and Kunming is 1447 km. The road distance is 1714.7 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Kunming without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs ¥850 - ¥950.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Kunming?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Shantou to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Kunming bus from?

Shantou to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou Zongzhan station.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Kunming train from?

Shantou to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.

Train, bus or fly from Shantou to Kunming?

The best way to get from Shantou to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥500 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥950 and takes 12h 11m, you could also bus, which costs ¥490 - ¥700 and takes 27h 1m.

Where does the Shantou to Kunming bus arrive?

Shantou to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Futian Station.

Where does the Shantou to Kunming train arrive?

Shantou to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Kunming is 1715 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Shantou to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming.

Shantou to Kunming - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shantou to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SWA - KMG
4h 49m
¥527–2,833
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhebus
3. Take the bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunmingbus
27h 1m
¥496–692
Train
1. Take the train from Shantou to Kunming Southtrain Shantou
12h 11m
¥862–933
Drive 1,714.7 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Kunmingcar 1,714.7 km
17h 51m
¥1,449–2,092

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

42Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

¥527Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,447.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Kunming, China?

Lucky Air Co. Ltd., Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shantou to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥850–950 and the journey takes 11h 16m.

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