There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Kaili by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kaili South
best- Take the train from Kunming to Guiyang Northtrain Dali / ...
- Take the train from Guiyang North to Kaili Southtrain Guiyang / ...
4h 18m¥307–345Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming to Kailitrain Kunming / ...
10h 10m¥80–210Drive 657.7 km
- Drive from Kunming to Kailicar 657.7 km
7h¥565–816Fly to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)plane KMG - KWE
- Take the train from Guiyang East to Kaili Southtrain
9h 38m¥441–2,267Train
- Take the train from Kunming to Guiyangtrain Kunming
- Take the train from Guiyang to Kailitrain K722 / ...
10h 6m¥105–233Fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane KMG - CKG
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Kaili Southtrain
8h 19m¥621–2,605
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Kaili is to train which costs ¥80 - ¥210 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Kaili is to train via Kaili South which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥300 - ¥350.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kunming and arriving at Kaili. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Kunming and Kaili is 619 km. The road distance is 657.7 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Kaili without a car is to train via Kaili South which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥300 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Kunming to Kaili, including transfers.
Kunming to Kaili train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Kunming station.
Kunming to Kaili train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Kaili station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Kaili is 658 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Kunming to Kaili.
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What companies run services between Kunming, China and Kaili, China?
You can take a train from Kunming to Kaili via Guiyang North and Kaili South in around 4h 18m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Enshi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–2,600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Luxi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
- Website
- cgzair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,500
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Tengchong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Luxi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–3,000
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport via Luxi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,300
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,200
Train from Kunming to Guiyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥350–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Guiyang North to Kaili South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Guiyang East to Kaili South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Chongqing West to Kaili South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥330–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥480–700
Train from Kunming to Guiyang
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥149–153
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–320
Train from Guiyang to Kaili
- Hard Seat
- ¥26–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–130
Train from Kunming to Kaili
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–110
- Hard sleeper
- ¥150–210
- Soft sleeper
- ¥240–320
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