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Guangzhou-Kunming Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Mar. 21, 2024

The Guangzhou–Kunming train route is very popular with our customers who want to travel to Dali and Lijiang. Some customers like taking trains on this route to transfer from Kunming to Vietnam or Laos.

Guangzhou-Kunming High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,370 kilometers (851 miles)
  • Terminals: Guangzhou South Railway Station, Kunming South Railway Station
  • Duration: 6½-8½ hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Nanning, Kunming

Guangzhou to Kunming High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 21st, 2024)

Train Number Dep and Arr Time Stations Duration
D3802 06:50-15:00 Guangzhou South-Kunming South 8h 10m
D3822 09:30-17:44 Guangzhou South-Kunming South 8h 14m
D3846 11:46-20:22 Guangzhou South-Kunming South 8h 36m
D3858 13:55-22:21 Guangzhou South-Kunming South 8h 26m
G2936 15:28-23:10 Guangzhou South-Kunming South 7h 42m
  • Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Kunming to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 21st, 2024)

Train Number Dep and Arr Time Stations Duration
G2938 08:24-15:08 Kunming South-Guangzhou South 6h 44m
G410 09:13-15:54 Kunming South-Guangzhou South 6h 41m
D3824 10:23-18:22 Kunming South-Guangzhou South 7h 59m
D3844 12:36-21:10 Kunming South-Guangzhou South 8h 34m
D3856 14:09-22:28 Kunming South-Guangzhou South 8h 19m

Guangzhou to Kunming High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class

US$240 (CNY1,720)

US$132 (CNY949)

US$80 (CNY581)

Guangzhou-Kunming Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Guangzhou Railway Station, Kunming Railway Station
  • Duration: 25–28½ hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Nanning, Kunming

Guangzhou to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 21st, 2024)

 
Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K230

05:13

09:57 (Next day)

28h 44m

K1208

16:23

20:59 (Next day)

28h 36m

  • Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Kunming to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 21st, 2024)

 
Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K1206

07:58

11:25 (Next day)

27h 27m

K232

16:37

19:37 (Next day)

27h

Guangzhou to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat

US$76 (CNY537)

US$49 (CNY337)

US$29 (CNY198)

Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?                                         

 
  High-Speed Train Normal-Speed Train Airplane

Ticket Price

US$74 for second class
US$121 for first class

US$49 for a hard sleeper
US$76 for a soft sleeper

US$130–180 for economy class

Duration

6½–8½  hours

25–28½ hours

2½ hours

Punctuality

Punctual

Occasional delays

Occasional delays

Seat Space

More legroom than on an airplane

Spacious

Cramped

Pros

1. Reasonable ticket prices
2. High-speed trains are fast and punctual
3. You can walk around on the train to stretch your legs
4. Enjoy the views from the windows on the way

1. Reasonable ticket prices
2. Save a night's accommodation bill
3. Save more time in the day for sightseeing
4. It is more comfortable and interesting to take a sleeper train

1. The fastest mode of transportation between Guangzhou and Kunming
2. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts

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