What is the cheapest way to get from Yining to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Yining to Kunming is to train and bus which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Yining to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Yining to Kunming is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Yining and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Yining to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Kunming via Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Chongqing North Station and Guiyang North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 8m.

How far is it from Yining to Kunming?

The distance between Yining and Kunming is 2901 km. The road distance is 3869.4 km.

How do I travel from Yining to Kunming without a car?

The best way to get from Yining to Kunming without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 38h 8m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1900.

How long does it take to get from Yining to Kunming?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Yining to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yining to Kunming train from?

Yining to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.

Train or fly from Yining to Kunming?

The best way to get from Yining to Kunming is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1900 and takes 38h 8m.

What is the time difference between Yining and Kunming?

Kunming is 2h ahead of Yining. It is currently 4:26 PM in Yining and 6:26 PM in Kunming.

Where does the Yining to Kunming train arrive?

Yining to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Yining to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Yining to Kunming is 3869 km. It takes approximately 42h 40m to drive from Yining to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 266+ hotels available in Kunming.

Yining to Kunming - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Yining to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane YIN - KMG
8h 7m
¥2,531–6,041
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi Station to Turpantrain
3. Take the train from Turfan to Mianyangtrain
4. Take the train from Mianyang to Kunmingtrain
2d 3h
¥1,000–1,613
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Chongqing Northtrain
4. Take the train from Chongqing North Station to Guiyang Northtrain
5. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain
38h 8m
¥1,044–1,868
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
4. Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus
5. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
2d 6h
¥1,015–1,541
Drive 3,869.4 km
1. Drive from Yining to Kunmingcar 3,869.4 km
42h 40m
¥3,302–4,769

Yining Airport (YIN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

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10h 15mAverage Duration

¥2,576Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,900.5 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Yining, China and Kunming, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yining to Kunming via Yining, Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Chongqing North, Chongqing North Station, and Guiyang North in around 38h 8m.

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