Guangzhou to Kunming

Guangzhou to Kunming

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Guangzhou to Kunming Schedule

Guangzhou to Kunming Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Sleeper 00:09 - 06:56¥ 417
China Railway Soft Sleeper 05:13 - 09:49¥ 693
China Railway Standing 06:50 - 15:24¥ 560
China Railway Hard Sleeper 09:10 - 10:56¥ 448
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU573211:25 - 13:45¥ 965
China Railway Second Class Seat 12:32 - 20:56¥ 593
China Railway Premium seat 14:58 - 22:46¥ 1,074
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU969016:25 - 18:55¥ 965
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ348918:15 - 21:05¥ 2,366
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU574022:20 - 01:15¥ 759

Transportation from Guangzhou to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Guangzhou to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure5:13 AM
Latest Departure10:20 PM
Departures per day3
Distance1430 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Guangzhou to Kunming

Travelling between Guangzhou and Kunming is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 58.93 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 35.61.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 29 hours to travel between Guangzhou and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Guangzhou and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 36m to reach Kunming.

How much does it cost to get from Guangzhou to Kunming?

Travelling between Guangzhou and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 35.61 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 58.93 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Guangzhou and Kunming ?

  • 3 from Guangzhou to Kunming starting from 05:13 Guangzhou until 16:23 Guangzhou

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Guangzhou to Kunming.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Guangzhou to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.24.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Guangzhou and Kunming

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Guangzhou to Kunming?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% took a train
  • 40% decided to fly