Three pairs of high-speed trains are available between Beijing and Kunming. Three normal-speed overnight trains also run daily, but their travel time is as long as 33½ to 44½ hours.
Beijing-Kunming High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance:2,735 kilometers (1,699 miles)
- Terminals:Beijing West Railway Station,Kunming South Railway Station
- Duration:about 11–12½ hours
- Main stops:Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Huaihua, Guiyang
Beijing to Kunming High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G71 | 07:05 | 17:29 | 10h 24m |
| G401 | 09:15 | 22:26 | 13h 11m |
| D939 | 20:22 | 10:31 | 14h 9m |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Kunmingup-to-date schedules.
Kunming to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G72 | 09:15 | 19:35 | 10h 20m |
| G402 | 10:56 | 23:42 | 12h 46m |
| D930 | 16:22 | 06:10 | 13h 48m |
Beijing to Kunming High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$570 (CNY3,940.5) | US$296 (CNY2,042) | US$181 (CNY1,250) |
Beijing-Kunming Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals:Beijing Railway Station,Beijing West Railway Station,Kunming Railway Station
- Duration:10–14 hours
- Main stops:Guiyang, Huaihua, Jishou, Changsha, Xiangyang, Shijiazhuang
Beijing to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z161 | 11:55 | 23:10 (next day) | 35h 15m |
| K473 | 16:16 | 12:57 (next day) | 45h 44m |
| Z53 | 21:14 | 07:39 (next day) | 35h 45m |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Kunmingup-to-date schedules.
Kunming to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z54 | 07:00 | 17:32 | 34h 32m |
| K474 | 19:13 | 14:47 (next day) | 43h 34m |
| Z162 | 19:56 | 06:55 (next day) | 34h 59m |
Beijing to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$123 (CNY849) | US$77 (CNY536) | US$46 (CNY317) |
Beijing-Kunming Flight vs Train
Direct flights are available between Kunming and Beijing daily, with a duration of about 4 hours. The full airfare for an economy seat is about 500 USD, which is far more expensive than a train ticket.
然而,它可以节省你大量的时间和报价a better tour experience. If there are discounts on the airfares, it isa preferable choice.
If you want to take overnight trains between the cities, wehighly recommended purchasing sleeper ticketsinstead. It is hard to spend more than 33 hours on a train with a hard seat.
