Shanghai to Kunming

Shanghai to Kunming

Shanghai
Kunming
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Shanghai to Kunming Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
06:35
17:35
$862.37
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
06:55
16:35
$628.40
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
07:15
16:50
$569.18
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:35
14:05
$684.31
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:55
14:30
$588.00
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:15
14:00
$737.00
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
08:35
12:55
$585.30
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:53
20:31
$143.07
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:10
17:10
$572.81
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:30
21:48
$148.83
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:50
19:00
$666.97
Flight
Air China
Economy
10:15
18:20
$702.70
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
10:40
21:00
$613.88
Flight
Spring Airlines
Economy
11:00
15:50
$113.25
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
11:20
18:25
$446.99
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:40
18:50
$507.35
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
12:00
18:15
$554.58
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
12:20
20:50
$529.33
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
12:40
20:00
$498.62
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:00
20:20
$611.76

How to get from Shanghai to Kunming

Travelling between Shanghai and Kunming 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 997.25 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 140.12.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 23 hours to travel between Shanghai and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 5m to reach Kunming.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 140.12 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 997.25 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 Shanghai and Kunming ?

  • 18 from Shanghai to Kunming starting from 07:21 Shanghai Hongqiao until 11:11 Shanghai Hongqiao
  • 12 from Shanghai to Kunming starting from 07:20 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 21:35 Shanghai Pudong Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 184.42.

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 Shanghai and Kunming

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring 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 Shanghai 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

Transportation from Shanghai to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$141
Fastest Transport3h 10m
Earliest Departure7:20 午前
Latest Departure9:35 午後
Departures per day30
Distance2692 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines