Chongqing to Kunming

Chongqing to Kunming

Chongqing
Kunming
Mon, May 20
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Chongqing to Kunming Schedule

Chongqing to Kunming Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:36 - 12:45¥ 411
China Railway Premium seat 09:38 - 15:03¥ 761
China Railway Standing 10:31 - 23:30¥ 189
China Railway Premium seat 13:38 - 18:32¥ 800
Sichuan Airlines Economy #3U828415:50 - 17:15¥ 974
China Railway Business Class 16:16 - 21:57¥ 1,229
Air China Economy 18:35 - 01:20¥ 1,085
China Eastern Airlines Economy 21:35 - 21:30¥ 1,137
Okay Airways Economy 23:10 - 09:15¥ 817

Transportation from Chongqing to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Chongqing to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure6:41 AM
Latest Departure6:26 PM
Departures per day67
Distance649 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Chongqing to Kunming

Travelling between Chongqing and Kunming is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 196.20 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 26.06.

How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Kunming?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Chongqing and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chongqing and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 12h 59m to reach Kunming.

How much does it cost to get from Chongqing to Kunming?

Travelling between Chongqing and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 26.06 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 196.20 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chongqing and Kunming ?

  • 61 from Chongqing to Kunming starting from 06:41 Chongqing West until 18:26 Chongqing West
  • 6 from Chongqing to Kunming starting from 06:50 Chongqing Airport until 18:25 Wanzhou Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chongqing to Kunming.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chongqing to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 126.90.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chongqing and Kunming

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chongqing to Kunming?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train