There are 9 ways to get from Shenzhen to Kunming by plane, subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SZX - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
4h 52m¥1,413–2,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shenzhen East to Kunmingtrain Shenzhen East
31h 52m¥174–435Train via Kunming South
- Take the train from Shenzhen North Station to Kunming South Stationtrain Hong Kong / ...
9h 17m¥651–734Bus
- Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhebus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunmingbus
21h 24m¥383–539Drive 1,394.6 km
- Drive from Shenzhen to Kunmingcar 1,394.6 km
14h 30m¥1,186–1,713Fly from Hong Kong International Airport
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HKG - KMG
6h 9m¥794–1,658Train, taxi to Huizhou Pingtan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Huizhou Southtrain
- Take the taxi from Huizhou South to Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ)taxi
- Fly from Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HUZ - KMG
6h 8m¥719–3,247Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CAN - KMG
7h 3m¥726–1,845Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Shekou Port to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Portferry
- Take the train from Zhuhai to Kunming Southtrain Zhuhai
15h¥564–1,219
Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Kunming is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥440 and takes 31h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Kunming is to fly and line 6 subway and line 3 subway which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shenzhen station to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station and arriving at Yunnan Kunming via Guangzhou Tianhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen to Kunming station. However, there are services departing from Civic Centre and arriving at Kunming Station via Shenzhen North Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Shenzhen and Kunming is 1199 km. The road distance is 1394.6 km.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Kunming without a car is to train via Kunming South which takes 9h 17m and costs ¥650 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Shenzhen to Kunming, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station.
Shenzhen to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shenzhen North Station.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Kunming is to train via Kunming South which takes 9h 17m and costs ¥650 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥380 - ¥550 and takes 21h 24m, you could also fly, which costs ¥750 - ¥1700 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Kunming, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shenzhen North Station to Kunming South Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥620–680 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gangxia to Yunnan Kunming via Zhuzilin, Shenzhen Futian Bus Station, and Guangzhou Tianhe in around 21h 24m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,200
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–4,100
Flights from Huizhou Pingtan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,000
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,600
Flights from Huizhou Pingtan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,500
Flights from Huizhou Pingtan Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,000
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,200
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,500
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,200
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,700
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,500
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,200
- Website
- fuzhou-air.cn
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,500
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,600
- 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 Shenzhen North Station to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–680
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
Train from Shenzhen North to Huizhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥28–31
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥44–49
- Business Class Seat
- ¥55–85
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Shenzhen North to Huizhou South
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥40–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥40–60
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥40–60
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
Train from Zhuhai to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥410–1,000
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥410–600
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥700–1,000
Train from Shenzhen East to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–240
- Hard sleeper
- ¥310–430
- Soft sleeper
- ¥500–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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
- Phone
- 400-883-1872
- Website
- sz.gov.cn
Ferry from Shekou Port to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Schedules at
- trip.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- ¥130–170
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More Questions & Answers
Shenzhen to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Guangzhou Tianhe station.
Shenzhen to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenzhen to Kunming is 1395 km. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Shenzhen to Kunming.
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