There are 6 ways to get from Simao to Kunming by taxi, train, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Simao to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming Southtrain
5h 32m¥499–731Drive 418.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Simao to Kunmingcar 418.3 km
4h 20m¥363–524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simao to Kunmingtaxi 418.3 km
4h 20m¥850–1,000Taxi to Jinghong, fly
- Take the taxi from Simao to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane JHG - KMG
3h 25m¥1,083–1,640Taxi, train via Dashuying
- Take the taxi from Simao to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming Southtrain
5h 39m¥477–690Taxi to Lancang Jingmai Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Simao to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)taxi
- Fly from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane JMJ - KMG
4h 33m¥1,270–4,442
Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simao to Kunming is to drive which costs ¥360 - ¥550 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Simao to Kunming is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1700.
The distance between Simao and Kunming is 595 km. The road distance is 418.3 km.
The best way to get from Simao to Kunming without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥490 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Simao to Kunming, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Simao to Kunming is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Simao to Kunming.
There are 254+ hotels available in Kunming.
What companies run services between Simao, China and Kunming, China?
There is no direct connection from Simao to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Simao to Kunming in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–4,700
Flights from Lancang Jingmai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,000
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,300
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–360
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥200–230
- First Class
- ¥310–360
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ¥270–1,000
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