There are 3 ways to get from Golmud to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Kunming is to fly which costs ¥650 - ¥3100 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs ¥650 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Kunming via North station and Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
The distance between Golmud and Kunming is 1498 km. The road distance is 2116 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 28h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Golmud to Kunming, including transfers.
Golmud to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs ¥650 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 28h 30m.
Golmud to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Chengdu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Kunming is 2116 km. It takes approximately 22h 35m to drive from Golmud to Kunming.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Kunming, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and three other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Kunming via Chengdu, North station, East station, and Chengdu East in around 28h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,700
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,000
Train from Golmud to Chengdu
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
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