How to Travel from
Almaty to Kunming
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from Almaty to Kunming
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (4 550 km)
47 h 4 min
4550 km.
from $250
Other
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 16 h 22 min
3096 km.
from $204.41
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 3 h 9 min
3096 km.
from $260.93
Bus, Plane (Bus to Manas International Airport)
15 h 41 min
3096 km.
from $399.57
Bus, Plane (Bus to Yining Airport)
20 h 37 min
3096 km.
from $236.43
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 3 h 16 min
3096 km.
from $200.07
Transport providers
Airlines
Air China
Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$330.30–$889.26
Plane from Yining Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.68–$698.70
China Eastern Airlines
Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$546.26
Plane from Yining Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$622.48
China Southern Airlines
Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.89–$1,016.29
Plane from Manas International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
11h 8m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$330.30–$1,079.81
Plane from Yining Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$698.70
Beijing Capital
Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Yining Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$368.41
Zhejiang Loong Airlines
Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Manas International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$597.07
Kunming Airlines
Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Yining Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$470.04
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Manas International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$698.70
Chengdu
Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Yining Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$343.00
Train operators
China Railways G-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$177.85–$203.26
Train from Chongqing West to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.90–$60.98
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$74.95–$82.57
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:
$44.46–$107.98
China Railways Z-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
18h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.38–$114.33
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.68–$69.87
China Railways K-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.68–$11.43
Train from Turfan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
34h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.92–$107.98
China Railways
Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi Station to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.32–$10.80
Bus operators
Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$60.98
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.45–$7.62
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Yining
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.62–$29.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kunming?
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kunming is to bus and train via Lanzhou which costs $119.57 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 3h.
What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Kunming?
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Kunming is to fly which takes 11h 39m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 .
How far is it from Almaty to Kunming?
The distance between Almaty and Kunming is 3146 km. The road distance is 4555 km.
How do I travel from Almaty to Kunming without a car?
The best way to get from Almaty to Kunming without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $195.65 - $336.96 .
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Kunming?
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Almaty to Kunming, including transfers.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Kunming?
Kunming is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 13:00 in Almaty and 16:00 in Kunming.
Can I drive from Almaty to Kunming?
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Kunming is 4555 km. It takes approximately 47h 37m to drive from Almaty to Kunming.
Which airlines fly from Almaty International Airport Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport?
Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Almaty International Airport Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Kunming?
There are 174+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $10.84 per night.
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