Kunming to Shangri La

Kunming to Shangri La

Kunming
Shangri La
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Kunming to Shangri La Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
06:40
08:00
$240.56
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:40
09:00
$238.83
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:00
09:10
$238.83
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:20
20:45
$456.94
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:40
22:05
$458.67
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:05
22:05
$459.24
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:35
20:45
$475.52
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:55
22:05
$468.25
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:16
14:59
$43.26
  5.0
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:25
22:05
$390.04
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
12:10
20:45
$444.28
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
13:14
18:22
$42.23
  5.0
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:40
15:00
$255.15
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
14:25
14:40
$382.41
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:50
22:05
$516.79
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
15:10
14:40
$253.51
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
16:00
17:10
$255.09
Flight
Air China
Economy
16:30
22:05
$458.09
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
17:50
19:20
$237.10
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
18:10
19:20
$238.83

How to get from Kunming to Shangri La

Travelling between Kunming and Shangri La 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 126.54 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 46.07.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Shangri La?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Kunming and Shangri La depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Shangri La. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 30m to reach Shangri La.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Shangri La?

Travelling between Kunming and Shangri La can be as cheap as USD 46.07 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 126.54 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train 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 Shangri La ?

  • 10 from Kunming to Shangri La starting from 09:12 Kunming until 13:14 Kunming

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

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 Shangri La, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 276.40.

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 Shangri La

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 Shangri La?

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 Shangri La

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Shangri La

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day10
Distance992 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines