Kunming-Nanjing Trains

Written by Fabio Updated May. 17, 2023

The Kunming-Nanjing train route links the capitals of Yunnan and Jiangsu provinces. Three pairs of trains are in service daily. Two pairs are G category high-speed trains and the shortest journey duration is 10 hours 56 minutes.

Kunming-Nanjing High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Kunming to Nanjing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 4th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G1380 07:05 20:19 13h 14m
G1542 09:54 21:28 11h 34m

Please note: 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.

Nanjing to Kunming High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 4th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G1379 07:43 20:36 12h 53m
G1541 09:08 20:08 11h

Kunming to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$387 (CNY2,702) US$204 (CNY1,425.5) US$124 (CNY866)

Kunming-Nanjing Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Kunming to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 17th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K138 18:46 06:54 (next two days) 36h 9m

Please note: 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.

Nanjing to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 17th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K137 22:08 11:44 (next two days) 37h 36m

Kunming to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$103 (CNY718.5) US$65 (CNY455.5) US$39 (CNY268.5)

Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?

Which one is better depends on your reason for traveling.

If you are traveling for business, it is better to take a flight because this is the fastest mode of transportation from Kunming to Nanjing or vice versa. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.

If you are traveling as a tourist, it is better to use the high-speed trains because they are fast, punctual, and non-smoking. Ticket prices are reasonable. You can walk around on the trains to stretch your legs and enjoy the views from the windows on the way.

It is not recommended to take the normal-speed trains, however, as the journey takes too long and the facilities and environment are not very good.

Please see the detailed information below:

  High-Speed Train Normal-Speed Train Airplane
Ticket Price US$124 for second class
US$204 for first class
US$65 for a hard sleeper
US$103 for a soft sleeper
US$350 for economy class
Duration 10-13½ hours 35-39 hours 3 hours
Punctuality Punctual Occasional delays Occasional delays
Seat Space More legroom than on an airplane Spacious Cramped
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