There are 3 ways to get from Xiamen to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane XMN - KMG
3h 42m¥1,342–4,154Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain Xiamen
14h 7m¥977–1,057Drive 1,936.9 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Kunmingcar 1,936.9 km
19h 39m¥1,647–2,379
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Kunming is to train which costs ¥950 - ¥1100 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Dashuying via Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Xiamen and Kunming is 1572 km. The road distance is 1936.9 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 14h 7m and costs ¥950 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Xiamen to Kunming, including transfers.
Xiamen to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1100 and takes 14h 7m.
Xiamen to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Kunming is 1937 km. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Xiamen to Kunming.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Kunming, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Xiamen to Kunming South Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥950–1,050 and the journey takes 13h 12m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,900
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,900
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,200
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,000
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