There are 3 ways to get from Kunming to Hotan by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane KMG - HTN
9h 10m¥1,227–3,236Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Bachutrain
- Take the train from Bachu to Hetiantrain
2d 14h¥898–1,477Drive 3,730.2 km
- Drive from Kunming to Hotancar 3,730.2 km
40h 25m¥3,152–4,552
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Hotan Airport (HTN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Hotan is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1500 and takes 2 days 14h.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Hotan is to fly which takes 9h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Hetian via East station, Chengdu Station and Bachu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Kunming and Hotan is 2593 km. The road distance is 3730.2 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Hotan without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs ¥900 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Kunming to Hotan, including transfers.
Kunming to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Hotan is to fly which takes 9h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1500 and takes 2 days 14h.
Hotan is 2h behind Kunming. It is currently 9:38 PM in Kunming and 7:38 PM in Hotan.
Kunming to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chengdu East station.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Hotan, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Hotan Airport (HTN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming to Hotan via Chengdu East, East station, North station, Chengdu Station, Bachu, and Hetian in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hotan Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,900
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hotan Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–12,000
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hotan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–9,500
Train from Kunming to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Hotan is 3730 km. It takes approximately 40h 25m to drive from Kunming to Hotan.
There are two+ hotels available in Hotan.