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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kunming to Shanghai

Composite routes from Kunming to Shanghai

Cheapest
23 h 1 min
Car
2267 km.
from $124
Other
6 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
1957 km.
from $162.57
6 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1957 km.
from $155.29
41 h 34 min
1958 km.
from $54.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$279.90
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$445.29

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$597.96
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$432.57

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$508.90
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$318.06

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$419.85
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$508.90
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$432.57

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$597.96

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$292.62

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$508.90
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$470.74
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$432.57

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$343.51

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$279.90
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$305.34

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$407.12

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$292.62
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$267.17
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$254.45

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$159.03–$178.12
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$10.18
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$12.72

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$20.36

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Nantong station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.09

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
35h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$95.42
Train from Kunming to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
38h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$101.78

Shanghai Metro

Phone:
(86)021-64370000
Website:
shmetro.com
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Shanghai is to train via Nantong which costs $43.48 - $97.83 and takes 41h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Kunming and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Kunming South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Kunming to Shanghai?

The distance between Kunming and Shanghai is 1962 km. The road distance is 2312.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kunming to Shanghai without a car is to train via Kunming South which takes 13h 18m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kunming to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or fly from Kunming to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Kunming to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Kunming South, which costs $130.43 - $163.04 and takes 13h 18m.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Shanghai?

It is currently 16:05 at both, Kunming and Shanghai.

Where does the Kunming to Shanghai train arrive?

Kunming to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Can I drive from Kunming to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Shanghai is 2312 km. It takes approximately 23h 12m to drive from Kunming to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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