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How to get fromChengdu to Kunmingby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Kunming by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Line 3 subway to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Chunxi Road to Taipingyuansubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CTU - KMG
    3. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    3h 48m
    ¥1,013–2,722

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    14h 12m
    ¥213–304

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train Chengdu / ...
    6h 43m
    ¥493–544

  4. Drive 806.7 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu to Kunmingcar car 806.7 km
    8h 19m
    ¥687–992

  5. Line 1 subway, subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    1. Take the subway from Luomashi to Century Citysubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane TFU - KMG
    4. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    4h 45m
    ¥369–2,132

  6. Train via Liupanshui

    1. Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain train Chengdu South
    2. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain train Shanghai South / ...
    12h 31m
    ¥313–504

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Kunming 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥490–540 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Chengdu East to Kunming once daily. Tickets cost ¥210–300 and the journey takes 13h.

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