What is the cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Pu'er?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Pu'er is to train and bus via Liupanshui which costs ¥450 - ¥750 and takes 20h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chengdu to Pu'er?

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Pu'er is to subway and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥1100 - ¥7500.

How far is it from Chengdu to Pu'er?

The distance between Chengdu and Pu'er is 985 km. The road distance is 1205.8 km.

How do I travel from Chengdu to Pu'er without a car?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Pu'er without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 39m and costs ¥950 - ¥1300.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Pu'er?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chengdu to Pu'er, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Pu'er?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Pu'er is 1206 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Chengdu to Pu'er.

Where can I stay near Pu'er?

There are four+ hotels available in Pu'er.

Chengdu to Pu'er - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, taxi, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chengdu to Pu'er by subway, plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Simao
best
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Simao (SYM)plane TFU - SYM
4h 8m
¥1,140–7,054
Train, bus via Liupanshui
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain
2. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain
3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Puerbus
20h 4m
¥459–720
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi
12h 39m
¥973–1,244
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain Chengdu / ...
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Puerbus
14h 16m
¥639–760
Drive 1,205.8 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Pu'ercar 1,205.8 km
12h 22m
¥1,055–1,523
Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong, taxi
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Jinghong (JHG)plane CTU - JHG
2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi
4h 26m
¥1,386–4,849
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Jinghong, taxi
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Jinghong (JHG)plane TFU - JHG
3. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi
5h 38m
¥892–4,059

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Simao (SYM) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

¥1,131Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chengdu to Pu'er.

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Distance: 984.7 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Pu'er, China?

There is no direct connection from Chengdu to Pu'er. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Century City, take the subway to Tianfu International Airport North, walk to Tianfu-International-Airport-TFU airport, fly to Simao (SYM), then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 subway to East station, walk to Chengdu East, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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