There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Chengdu by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane KMG - CTU
3h 39m¥1,013–1,821Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
13h 30m¥216–309Train
- Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu Easttrain Dali / ...
6h 13m¥497–538Drive 803.3 km
- Drive from Kunming to Chengducar 803.3 km
8h 25m¥676–976Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane KMG - TFU
- Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
- Take the subway from Century City to Luomashisubway
4h 38m¥390–2,431Train via Kunming South
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain Kunming South
6h 52m¥510–582Train via Liupanshui
- Take the train from Kunming to Liupanshuitrain Kunming
- Take the train from Liupanshui to Chengdu South Stationtrain Liupanshui
9h 26m¥334–496
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Chengdu is to bus which costs ¥210 - ¥310 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Chengdu is to line 3 subway and line 6 subway and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Kunming East and arriving at Chengdu East via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Tianfu Square via East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Kunming and Chengdu is 662 km. The road distance is 803.3 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Chengdu without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ¥490 - ¥540.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kunming to Chengdu, including transfers.
Kunming to Chengdu bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming East station.
Kunming to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Chengdu is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ¥490 - ¥540. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 - ¥310 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Chengdu, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Kunming to Chengdu East 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥490–540 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East once daily. Tickets cost ¥210–300 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,900
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,000
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,400
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,400
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,400
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,400
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Train from Kunming to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Century City to Luomashi
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- chengdurail.com
Train from Kunming to Liupanshui
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–250
Train from Liupanshui to Chengdu South Station
- Adult - second class
- ¥270–380
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming to Chengdu bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Chengdu East station.
Kunming to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chengdu East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Chengdu is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Kunming to Chengdu.
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