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The Wuhan–Kunming train route links the two capitals of Hubei and Yunnan provinces. Five pairs of trains operate on this route daily, four pairs of which are high-speed trains.

Wuhan–Kunming High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Distance: 1,563 kilometers (971 miles)
Duration: 6½–8 hours
Terminals: Wuhan Railway Station, Kunming South Railway Station
Main stops: Wuhan, Changsha, Guiyang, Kunming

Wuhan to Kunming High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 4, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1525	08:41	15:15	6 h 34 min
G1539	11:55	19:29	7 h 34 min
G403	12:20	18:49	6 h 29 min
G81	13:24	20:11	6 h 47 min

Please note: The timetable above is only for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Kunming to Wuhan High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 4, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G402	08:26	16:10	7 h 44 min
G1540	10:20	18:15	7 h 55 min
G406	10:58	18:32	7 h 34 min
G1526	15:40	22:28	6 h 48 min

Wuhan to Kunming High-Speed Train Ticket Prices

Business Class	First Class	Second Class
¥1,265 ($299)	¥1,105 ($158)	¥664.5 ($95)

Wuhan–Kunming Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Duration: 23 hours
Terminals: Wuchang Railway Station, Kunming Railway Station
Main stops: Wuhan, Changsha, Guiyang, Kunming

Wuhan to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on May 4, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z161	23:38	22:31+1	22 h 53 min

Please note: The timetable above is only for your reference.
“+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Kunming to Wuhan Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on May 4, 2020)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z162	21:08	20:01+1	22 h 53 min

Wuhan to Kunming Normal-Speed Train Ticket Prices

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
¥644 ($92)	¥406 ($58)	¥217 ($31)

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 go by airplane because it is the fastest mode of transportation from Wuhan to Kunming or vice versa. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.

If you are traveling as a tourist, it is better to take a high-speed train. This is because it’s fast, you can enjoy the views from the windows during the journey, and the price is reasonable.

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

Please see the detailed information below:

	High-Speed Train	Normal-Speed Train	Airplane
Ticket Price	US$95 for second class US$158 for first class	US$58 for a hard sleeper US$92 for a soft sleeper	US$250 for economy class
Duration	6½–8 hours	23 hours	2½ hours
Punctuality	Punctual	Occasional delays	Occasional delays
Seat Space	More legroom than on an airplane	Spacious	Cramped