There are 3 ways to get from Golmud to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane GOQ - KMG
6h 46m¥694–3,271Train
cheapest- Take the train from Golmud to Chengdutrain Lhasa-Chengdu
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain Chengdu / ...
28h 30m¥662–965Drive 2,105.1 km
- Drive from Golmud to Kunmingcar 2,105.1 km
22h 13m¥1,833–2,647
Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Kunming is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 28h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥650 - ¥3300.
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 2105.1 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 28h 30m and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 46m and costs ¥650 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 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 2105 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Golmud to Kunming.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Kunming, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, and Lucky Air Co. Ltd. fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 3 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 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,800
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,000
- 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
- ¥650–3,300
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
Train from Golmud to Chengdu
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
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