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35 h 43 min
3539 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Urumqi to Kunming

Composite routes from Urumqi to Kunming

Cheapest
35 h 43 min
Car
3539 km.
from $194
Fastest
4 h 12 min
Plane
Other
32 h 59 min
2496 km.
from $163.72
2 d 2 h 8 min
Bus, Train
2495 km.
from $220.12
10 h 32 min
Train, Plane
2495 km.
from $221.36
46 h 57 min
2496 km.
from $216.23

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$826.97

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Turpan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$343.51

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Plane from Turpan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$343.51

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Turpan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Turpan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$368.96

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Turpan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$343.51

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chongqing North Station to Guiyang
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$29.26
Train from Guiyang North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Chongqing West to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$62.34
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$77.61–$85.24

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Chongqing
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$114.50

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi South to Malan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$76.34

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Malan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$19.08

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.45

Bus operators

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.04

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Kunming is to train via Lanzhou which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 32h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct train between Ürümqi and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Kunming via Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Chongqing North Station and Guiyang North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 59m.

How far is it from Ürümqi to Kunming?

The distance between Ürümqi and Kunming is 2571 km. The road distance is 3569.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Kunming without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 32h 59m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ürümqi to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Kunming train from?

Ürümqi to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.

Train or fly from Ürümqi to Kunming?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Kunming is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 32h 59m.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Kunming?

Kunming is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 08:58 in Ürümqi and 10:58 in Kunming.

Where does the Ürümqi to Kunming train arrive?

Ürümqi to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Kunming is 3569 km. It takes approximately 36h 57m to drive from Ürümqi to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

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