Kunming to Chengdu

Kunming to Chengdu

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Kunming to Chengdu Schedule

Kunming to Chengdu Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway First Class Seat 07:50 - 14:28¥ 951
China Railway Business Class 09:32 - 15:37¥ 1,673
China Railway First Class Seat 11:14 - 17:42¥ 1,023
China Railway Second Class Seat 13:06 - 19:40¥ 593
China Railway Second Class Seat 15:01 - 21:42¥ 615
China Railway First Class Seat 16:37 - 22:43¥ 960
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU584918:00 - 19:35¥ 718
Chengdu Airlines Economy #EU727221:30 - 23:15¥ 835
Chengdu Airlines Economy #EU221223:10 - 00:40¥ 766

Transportation from Kunming to Chengdu

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Chengdu

Cheapest Transport$46
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day65
Distance395 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Kunming to Chengdu

Travelling between Kunming and Chengdu 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 301.79 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 45.66.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Kunming and Chengdu depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Chengdu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 54m to reach Chengdu.

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

Travelling between Kunming and Chengdu can be as cheap as USD 45.66 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 301.79 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines flight 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 Kunming and Chengdu ?

  • 57 from Kunming to Chengdu starting from 07:00 Kunming South until 16:50 Kunming South
  • 8 from Kunming to Chengdu starting from 08:50 Kunming Airport until 23:20 Kunming Airport

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

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 Kunming to Chengdu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 137.40.

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 Kunming and Chengdu

Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern 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 Kunming to Chengdu?

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

  • 100% took a train