There are 5 ways to get from Shantou to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
best- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SWA - KMG
5h 4m¥527–2,733Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhebus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunmingbus
27h 1m¥496–692Train
- Take the train from Shantou to Kunming Southtrain Shantou
12h 11m¥862–933Drive 1,714.7 km
- Drive from Shantou to Kunmingcar 1,714.7 km
17h 51m¥1,442–2,082Train to Huizhou Pingtan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shantou to Huizhou Southtrain
- Fly from Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HUZ - KMG
6h 34m¥995–4,141
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Kunming is to bus which costs ¥490 - ¥700 and takes 27h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Shantou to Kunming is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥500 - ¥2800.
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.
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.
The distance between Shantou and Kunming is 1447 km. The road distance is 1714.7 km.
The best way to get from Shantou to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs ¥850 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Shantou to Kunming, including transfers.
Shantou to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou Zongzhan station.
Shantou to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
The best way to get from Shantou to Kunming is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥500 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥950 and takes 12h 11m, you could also bus, which costs ¥490 - ¥700 and takes 27h 1m.
What companies run services between Shantou, China and Kunming, China?
Lucky Air Co. Ltd., Ruili Airlines, and four 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.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Huizhou Pingtan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,800
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,300
Flights from Huizhou Pingtan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,800
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,700
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,700
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,600
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Train from Shantou to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,000–2,900
Train from Shantou to Huizhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–210
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥310–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥450–650
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥63–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–440
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥320–440
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Booking & Getting There
Shantou to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Futian Station.
Shantou to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Kunming is 1715 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Shantou to Kunming.
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