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 April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G71 | 07:05 | 17:29 | 10h 24m |
| G401 | 09:15 | 22:26 | 13h 11m |
| D939 | 20:22 | 10:31 | 14h 9m |
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 April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G72 | 09:15 | 19:35 | 10h 20m |
| G402 | 10:56 | 23:42 | 12h 46m |
| D930 | 16:22 | 06:10 | 13h 48m |
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 April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z161 | 11:55 | 23:10 (next day) | 35h 15m |
| K473 | 16:16 | 12:57 (next day) | 45h 44m |
| Z53 | 21:14 | 07:39 (next day) | 35h 45m |
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 April 26th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z54 | 07:00 | 17:32 | 34h 32m |
| K474 | 19:13 | 14:47 (next day) | 43h 34m |
| Z162 | 19:56 | 06:55 (next day) | 34h 59m |
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.
