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20 h 11 min
1978 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Taiyuan to Kunming

Composite routes from Taiyuan to Kunming

Cheapest
20 h 11 min
Car
1978 km.
from $108
Other
15 h 44 min
1702 km.
from $218.50
17 h 2 min
Bus, Train
1701 km.
from $145.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$347.83

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$119.57
Train from Zhengzhou East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.13–$125.00

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Taiyuan South to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$54.35

Bus operators

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Zhengzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Kunming is to fly which costs $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $81.52 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Taiyuan and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Taiyuan to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan and arriving at Kunming via Taiyuan South and Xi'an North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Taiyuan to Kunming?

The distance between Taiyuan and Kunming is 1720 km. The road distance is 2068.4 km.

How do I travel from Taiyuan to Kunming without a car?

The best way to get from Taiyuan to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 15h 44m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Taiyuan to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taiyuan to Kunming train from?

Taiyuan to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Taiyuan South station.

Train or fly from Taiyuan to Kunming?

The best way to get from Taiyuan to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $81.52 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Taiyuan to Kunming train arrive?

Taiyuan to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Taiyuan to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Taiyuan to Kunming is 2068 km. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Taiyuan to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $10.84 per night.
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