Three pairs of high-speed trains are available between Beijing and Kunming. One pair of overnight high-speed trains, D930 and D393, offer a service every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Four normal-speed overnight trains run daily but their travel time is as long as 33½ to 44½ hours.
Beijing–Kunming High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,735 kilometers (1,699 miles)
- Terminals: Beijing West Railway Station, Kunming South Railway Station
- Duration: about 11–12½ hours
- Main stops: Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Huaihua, Guiyang
Beijing to Kunming High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G403 | 08:00 | 18:49 | 10 h 49 min |
| G81 | 09:00 | 20:11 | 11 h 11 min |
| G405 | 10:05 | 22:31 | 12 h 26 min |
| D930 | 16:22 | 06:30 | 14 h 8 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Kunming up-to-date schedules.
Kunming to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G404 | 08:00 | >18:46 | 10 h 46 min |
| G402 | 08:26 | 21:59 | 13 h 33 min |
| G406 | 10:58 | 23:18 | 12 h 20 min |
| D939 | 19:35 | 10:30 | 14 h 55 min |
Beijing to Kunming High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Train Type | Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Train | ¥3,623 ($526) | ¥1,877.5 ($273) | ¥1,147.5 ($167) |
| Train Type | Soft Sleeper | Second Class | Second Class |
| D Train | ¥1,060 ($153) | ¥851.5 ($123) |
Beijing–Kunming Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Kunming Railway Station
- Duration: 10–14 hours
- Main stops: Guiyang, Huaihua, Jishou, Changsha, Xiangyang, Shijiazhuang
Beijing to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K635 | 08:42 | 05:02, the third day | 44 h 20 min |
| Z161 | 12:34 | 22:31, the second day | 33 h 57 min |
| K473 | 16:16 | 12:57, the third day | 44 h 41 min |
| Z53 | 21:14 | 07:39, the third day | 34 h 25 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Kunming up-to-date schedules.
Kunming to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z54 | 08:08 | 17:32 the third day | 33 h 24 min |
| K474 | 19:36 | 15:26 the third day | 43 h 50 min |
| Z162 | 21:08 | 06:52 the third day | 33 h 44 min |
| K636 | 23:23 | 22:03 the third day | 46 h 40 min |
Beijing to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥938 ($136) | ¥593 ($86) | ¥317 ($46) |
Beijing–Kunming Flight vs Train
Direct flights are available between Kunming and Beijing daily, with a duration of about 4 hours. The full airfare for an economy seat is about 500 USD, which is far more expensive than a train ticket.
However, it can save you plenty of time and offer a better tour experience. If there are discounts on the airfares, it is a preferable choice.
If you want to take overnight trains between the cities, we highly recommended purchasing sleeper tickets instead. It is hard to spend more than 33 hours on a train with a hard seat.
