There are 6 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 Station
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)KMG - CTU
3h 39m¥1,009–3,223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
13h 30m¥240–340Train
- Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu EastDali / ...
6h 13m¥497–538Drive 815 km
- Drive from Kunming to Chengdu815 km
8h 27m¥726–1,049Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)KMG - TFU
- Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
- Take the subway from Century City to Luomashi
4h 43m¥1,016–1,833Train via Kunming South
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu EastKunming South
6h 52m¥510–582
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Chengdu is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥340 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 - ¥3300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kunming North and arriving at Chengdu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey 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 815 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 North 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 ¥240 - ¥340 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 North to Chengdu once daily. Tickets cost ¥240–340 and the journey takes 13h 30m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,900
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,500
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport via Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,900
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–3,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–2,600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,200
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–3,400
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,200
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–2,600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,200
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–2,600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,200
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,200
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,200
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–7
- Website
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com
Subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–7
- Website
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com
Train from Kunming to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
- 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
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥240–340
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming to Chengdu bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Chengdu 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 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Kunming to Chengdu.
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