Urumqi to Kunming

Urumqi to Kunming

Urumqi
Kunming
Thu, Jun 6
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Urumqi to Kunming Schedule

Urumqi to Kunming Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Eastern Airlines Economy 07:30 - 21:30¥ 1,383
Hainan Airlines Economy 08:00 - 20:50¥ 1,895
China Railway Hard Seat 15:43 - 08:08¥ 418
Jiangxi Air Economy 16:20 - 18:30¥ 1,824
TianJin Airlines Economy 19:05 - 08:25¥ 1,720
China Eastern Airlines Economy 21:30 - 23:40¥ 1,299
China Railway Standing 22:52 - 23:59¥ 451

Transportation from Urumqi to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Urumqi to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$58
Fastest Transport4h 20m
Earliest Departure9:00 AM
Latest Departure5:40 PM
Departures per day4
Distance2021 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, TianJin Airlines

How to get from Urumqi to Kunming

Travelling between Urumqi 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 150.10 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 57.72.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 41 hours to travel between Urumqi and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Urumqi and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 16h 25m to reach Kunming.

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

Travelling between Urumqi and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 57.72 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 150.10 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 Urumqi and Kunming ?

  • 4 from Urumqi to Kunming starting from 15:43 Urumqi until 15:43 Urumqi

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Urumqi 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 Urumqi to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 180.47.

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 Urumqi and Kunming

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, TianJin 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 Urumqi 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

  • 100% took a train