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How to get fromYa'an to Kunmingby bus, train, car, plane or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Ya'an to Kunming by bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ya'an Bus Station to Leshan Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Leshan to KunmingtrainChengdu
    8h 36m
    ¥484–534

  2. Drive 707.6 km

    1. Drive from Ya'an to Kunmingcar707.6 km
    8h 4m
    ¥634–916

  3. Bus to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ya'an Ximen Bus Station to Chengdu Shiyangchang Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeCTU - KMG
    5h 19m
    ¥1,056–3,296

  4. Bus, train via Chengdu

    1. Take the bus from Ya'an Ximen Bus Station to Chengdu General Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to KunmingtrainChengdu / ...
    8h 42m
    ¥538–620

  5. Bus, train via Liupanshui

    1. Take the bus from Ya'an Bus Station to Leshan Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Leshan Station to Liupanshuitrain
    3. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain
    14h 7m

  6. Bus, subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ya'an Ximen Bus Station to Chengdu Shiyangchang Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Incubation Park to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
    3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeTFU - KMG
    6h 13m
    ¥1,064–1,907

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥431Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ya'an, China and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Ya'an to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Leshan Central Bus Station, walk to Leshan, then take the train to Kunming. Alternatively, you can drive from Ya'an to Kunming in around 8h 4m.

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