Three pairs of high-speed trains are available between Beijing and Kunming. Three normal-speed overnight trains also 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 22nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G71 | 07:05 | 17:56 | 10h 51m |
| G401 | 09:15 | 22:44 | 13h 29m |
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 22nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G72 | 08:48 | 19:35 | 10h 47m |
| G402 | 10:40 | 23:42 | 13h 2m |
Beijing to Kunming High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$570 (CNY3,940.5) | US$296 (CNY2,042) | US$181 (CNY1,250) |
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 22nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z161 | 11:20 | 22:32 (next day) | 35h 12m |
| K473 | 15:13 | 12:53 (next two days) | 45h 40m |
| Z53 | 22:30 | 10:10 (next two days) | 35h 40m |
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 22nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z54 | 07:00 | 17:17 | 34h 17m |
| K474 | 19:00 | 14:48 (next two days) | 43h 48m |
| Z162 | 20:03 | 06:57 (next two days) | 34h 54m |
Beijing to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$123 (CNY849) | US$77 (CNY536) | US$46 (CNY317) |
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.
