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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Lanzhou to Kunming

Cheapest
9 h 54 min
Car
971 km.
from $53
Other
5 h
Bus, Plane
1228 km.
from $176.07
14 h 11 min
1228 km.
from $176.76
14 h 47 min
1228 km.
from $149.57
18 h 14 min
1228 km.
from $98.39

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lanzhou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$336.96

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Lanzhou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$315.22

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Lanzhou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Okay Airways

Website:
okair.net
Plane from Lanzhou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangyuan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$36.96
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$125.00
Train from Jiangyou to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$52.17
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$59.78

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Jiangyou
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$25.00

Bus operators

Lanzhou Airport Transportation

Phone:
0931-96556
Website:
travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou/airport.htm
Bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Kunming is to train via Jiangyou which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Kunming is to bus and fly which takes 5h and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Kunming via Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Kunming?

The distance between Lanzhou and Kunming is 1366 km. The road distance is 1669.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 14h 11m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Lanzhou to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Kunming train from?

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

Where does the Lanzhou to Kunming train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Kunming is 1669 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Lanzhou 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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