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The Kunming–Nanjing train route links the two capitals of Yunnan and Jiangsu provinces. Five pairs of trains are in service daily. Three pairs are G category high-speed trains and the shortest journey duration is 10 hours 24 minutes.
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1380 | 07:24 | 20:19 | 12 h 55 min |
| G1378 | 07:36 | 21:04 | 13 h 28 min |
| G1540 | 10:20 | 21:14 | 10 h 54 min |
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.
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1379 | 07:38 | 20:16 | 12 h 38 min |
| G1377 | 07:39 | 21:14 | 13 h 35 min |
| G1539 | 09:05 | 19:29 | 10 h 24 min |
| Business Class | Superior Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¥2,768.5–3,022 ($394–430) | ¥1,627 ($232) | ¥1,425–1,611.5 ($203–230) | ¥865.5–960.5 ($124–137) |
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K138 | 18:55 | 06:54+2 | 35 h 59 min |
| K156 | 19:23 | 09:48+2 | 38 h 25 min |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
“+2” means you will arrive on the third day.
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.
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K155 | 16:23 | 07:03+2 | 38 h 40 min |
| K137 | 22:08 | 09:07+2 | 34 h 59 min |
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥791–819 ($113–117) | ¥504–518 ($72–74) | ¥268.5–278.5 ($39–40) |
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$137 for second class US$230 for first class |
US$74 for a hard sleeper US$117 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 |
