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Kunming-Lijiang Train (Bullet Trains and Overnight Trains)

Kunming-Lijiang Train (Bullet Trains and Overnight Trains)

Written byFabioUpdated May. 17, 2023

There are 14 pairs of high-speed trains traveling between Kunming and Lijiang railway stations, with the travel time of 3 to 4 hours. First class is US$53 per ticket, and second class is US$32 per ticket.

In addition, one overnight trains run between Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province, and Lijiang, a top tourist destination, taking 8 to 9 hours to finish 520 kilometers (322 miles). These trains operate at Kunming and Lijiang Railway Stations, departing at night and arrive early in the morning. Soft sleeper and hard sleeper are available on the train.

Kunming-Lijiang High-Speed Train

14 pairs of high-speed trains running between Kunming and Lijiang every day. They all terminate at Lijiang and Kunming railway stations, the same train station that serve overnight trains between Kunming and Lijiang. Two of the three trains also stop at Kunming South Station as an intermediate station.

Basic Information

  • Distance:520 kilometers (322 miles)
  • Duration:2.5-3.5 hours
  • Terminals:Kunming Railway Station,丽江火车站
  • Stops:Kunming, Chuxiong, Xiangyun, Heqing, Lijiang

Kunming-Lijiang High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 17th, 2023)

From Kunming to Lijiang
Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
D8773 08:08 11:53 3h 45m
D8797 08:48 12:38 3h 50m
D8781 11:51 15:46 3h 55m
D9852 14:51 18:20 3h 29m
D8788 17:20 20:48 3h 28m
D8792 19:33 22:35 3h 2m
From Lijiang to Kunming
Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
D8774 08:00 11:08 3h 8m
D9854 09:24 12:56 3h 32m
D8782 12:15 15:17 3h 2m
D8786 14:34 18:08 3h 34m
D8790 16:50 20:07 3h 17m
D8768 18:42 22:19 3h 37m

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Kunming-Lijiang High-Speed Train Ticket Prices

First Class Second Class
US$50 (CNY351) US$32 (CNY220)

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Kunming-Dali Overnight Train

Basic Information

  • Distance:520 kilometers (322 miles)
  • Duration:7-10 hours
  • Terminals:Kunming Railway Station, Lijiang Railway Station
  • Stops:Kunming, Lijiang

Kunming-Lijiang Overnight Train Schedule

(Updated on May 17th, 2023)

Kunming to Lijiang
Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
Y752 22:00 07:00 (next day) 9h

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Lijiang to Kunming Overnight Train Schedule

(Updated on May 17th, 2023)

Lijiang to Kunming
Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
Y754 19:30 06:44 (next day) 11h 14m

Kunming-Lijiang Overnight Train Ticket Price

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper
US$27 (CNY186) US$18 (CNY123)

seat classes on Kunming to Lijiang trains, China Train

What's the Difference Between Seat Classes

1.贵宾舱:这类卧铺汽车只具有吸引力rs on train K9686. VIP cabins can accommodate up to 3 persons. There is a lower berth and an upper berth in a private cabin, with a lockable door. The lower berth is wider than an ordinary berth, and which can sleep 2 people. The upper berth is standard size for single occupancy.

You may buy a ticket for a whole cabin, and share the cabin with one or two companions without the need for extra tickets. If you are a group of 3 persons, then this class is perfect for you. The cost would be the same as soft sleeper.

2. Soft sleeper: this class has 4 bunks in a private compartment, with a lockable door.

3. Hard sleeper: hard sleeper car consists of open-plan compartments, with 6 bunks in each compartment.

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