Kunming to Chengdu

Kunming to Chengdu

Kunming
Chengdu
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Kunming to Chengdu Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
06:50
08:25
$151.54
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
07:15
13:25
$598.26
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:32
13:18
$80.10
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:00
15:55
$45.03
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:34
15:02
$75.97
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:05
10:25
$290.05
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
09:27
17:22
$69.69
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:50
11:35
$292.35
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:17
16:32
$82.91
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:42
18:08
$45.03
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:58
16:55
$77.89
Flight
Shenzhen Airlines
Economy
11:15
19:10
$376.75
Train
China Railway
Hard Sleeper
11:36
00:15
$38.83
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
11:55
22:40
$595.28
Flight
Shenzhen Airlines
Economy
12:50
19:10
$930.46
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
13:06
19:45
$81.28
Flight
Air China
Economy
13:50
15:25
$242.86
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
14:06
20:38
$77.89
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
14:25
16:05
$361.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
14:41
22:27
$45.18
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How to get from Kunming to Chengdu

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 457.72 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 46.36.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Chengdu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 30m to reach Chengdu.

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

Travelling between Kunming and Chengdu can be as cheap as USD 46.36 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 457.72 if you buy a Sichuan 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 Kunming and Chengdu ?

  • 31 from Kunming to Chengdu starting from 06:59 Kunming until 16:30 Kunming
  • 16 from Kunming to Chengdu starting from 08:05 Kunming Airport until 22:55 Kunming Airport

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

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 Kunming to Chengdu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 136.58.

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 Kunming and Chengdu

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, 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 Kunming to Chengdu?

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

Transportation from Kunming to Chengdu

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Chengdu

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:59 утра
Latest Departure10:55 вечера
Departures per day47
Distance1134 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines