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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Kunming by subway, plane, train, 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
    2. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeCTU - KMG
    3. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
    4. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
    3h 38m
    ¥1,010–3,223

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Luomashi to Century Citysubway
    2. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
    3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeTFU - KMG
    4. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
    5. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
    4h 45m
    ¥446–2,733

  3. Train

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

  4. Drive 817.9 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu to Kunmingcar817.9 km
    8h 22m
    ¥721–1,042

  5. Train via Liupanshui

    1. Take the train from Chengdu South Station to LiupanshuitrainChengdu South
    2. Take the train from Liupanshui to KunmingtrainShanghai South / ...
    12h 31m

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥413Cheapest Price
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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.

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