There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Simao by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Simaotaxi
5h 55m¥508–748Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Puerbus
7h 22m¥124–186Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Kunming to Simaocar 415.7 km
4h 16m¥351–507Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kunming to Simaotaxi 415.7 km
4h 16m¥900–1,100Fly to Jinghong, taxi
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane KMG - JHG
- Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Simaotaxi
4h 23m¥1,498–4,462Fly to Simao
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM)plane KMG - SYM
6h 34m¥458–2,712Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, taxi
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)plane KMG - JMJ
- Take the taxi from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Simaotaxi
5h 30m¥1,498–3,982
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Simao is to bus which costs ¥120 - ¥190 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Simao is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥350 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Simao. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Puer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Kunming and Simao is 595 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Simao without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 55m and costs ¥500 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Kunming to Simao, including transfers.
Kunming to Simao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Simao is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs ¥120 - ¥190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥450 - ¥2800 and takes 6h 34m.
Kunming to Simao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Puer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Simao is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kunming to Simao.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Simao, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Puer hourly. Tickets cost ¥120–180 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM) twice daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lancang Jingmai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
- Website
- cgzair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Simao via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,300
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Simao via Zhaotong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥450–2,700
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–350
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–350
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Puer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
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