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How to get fromTokyo to Kunmingby train, plane, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Kunming by train, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Narita International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane NRT - KMG
    9h 54m
    ¥977–3,065

  2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HND - KMG
    11h 31m
    ¥930–1,851

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shanghai to Kunmingcar car
    3d 4h
    ¥3,282–4,652

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane NGO - KMG
    13h 38m
    ¥1,280–3,199

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Kobe Port Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain train
    3d 17h
    ¥1,809–2,736

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket¥868Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kunming, China?

Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 3 hours.

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