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20 h 41 min
1527 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Sanya to Kunming

Composite routes from Sanya to Kunming

Cheapest
20 h 41 min
Car
1527 km.
from $83
Fastest
2 h 11 min
Plane
Other
20 h 41 min
Rideshare
1527 km.
from $19.92
34 h 54 min
1030 km.
from $61.33
25 h 31 min
1030 km.
from $126.02
5 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1030 km.
from $169.29

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$445.29
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$419.85

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$470.74
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$432.57

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$470.74
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$432.57

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$318.06

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$279.90

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$279.90

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.34–$445.29

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$279.90
Plane from Meilan International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$267.17

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Sanya Station to Meilan
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Sanya Station to Maoming
Ave. Duration:
10h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$24.94

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Maoming to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
22h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$50.89

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Sanya to Haikou
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.94
Bus from Haikou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sanya to Kunming is to train which costs $28.26 - $70.65 and takes 34h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanya to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $86.96 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Sanya and Kunming?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanya to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Sanya and arriving at Kunming via Haikou East and Haikou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.

Is there a direct flight between Sanya and Kunming?

Yes, there are direct flights between Sanya and Kunming; these take 2h 10m and cost $86.96 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Sanya to Kunming?

The distance between Sanya and Kunming is 1066 km.

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

The best way to get from Sanya to Kunming without a car is to bus which takes 25h 31m and costs $84.03 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Sanya to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanya to Kunming bus from?

Sanya to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Sanya station.

Train, bus or fly from Sanya to Kunming?

The best way to get from Sanya to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $86.96 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $84.03 and takes 25h 31m, you could also train, which costs $28.26 - $70.65 and takes 34h 54m.

Where does the Sanya to Kunming bus arrive?

Sanya to Kunming bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou East station.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 173+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $11.20 per night.
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