There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Golmud by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)KMG - GOQ
6h 51m¥754–3,714Train
- Take the train from Kunming to GuangyuanKunming
- Take the train from Guangyuan to GolmudChengdu-Lhasa
25h 11mDrive 2,113.9 km
- Drive from Kunming to Golmud2,113.9 km
22h 36m¥1,891–2,732Train via Chengdu
- Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu EastDali / ...
- Take the train from Chengdu to GolmudChengdu-Lhasa
28h 25mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
- Take the train from Chengdu to GolmudChengdu-Lhasa
35h 47m
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Golmud is to fly which costs ¥750 - ¥3800 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Golmud is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Golmud. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Golmud via Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
The distance between Kunming and Golmud is 1496 km. The road distance is 2113.9 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 25h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kunming to Golmud, including transfers.
Kunming to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Golmud is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 25h 11m.
Kunming to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Golmud is 2114 km. It takes approximately 22h 36m to drive from Kunming to Golmud.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Golmud, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming to Golmud via Guangyuan in around 25h 11m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–7,000
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport via Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,700
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,500
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–6,000
Train from Kunming to Guangyuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥610–670
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,200
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 Guangyuan to Golmud
Train from Chengdu to Golmud
- 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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