Shangri La to Kunming

Shangri La to Kunming

Shangri La
Kunming
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Shangri La to Kunming Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:20
12:54
$43.68
  4.7
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:40
09:45
$241.35
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:40
10:45
$243.67
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:07
16:04
$43.68
  4.7
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
10:30
16:04
$62.91
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:20
14:25
$713.62
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:20
14:25
$724.06
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:20
14:20
$442.10
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:55
17:05
$242.51
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
17:25
22:04
$43.68
  4.7
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
17:50
18:55
$240.77
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
18:50
23:55
$41.29
  4.7
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
20:00
21:10
$242.51
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
21:25
16:10
$449.64
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
21:55
23:10
$242.51
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
22:45
19:05
$521.58
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
23:30
00:30
$240.77
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
23:55
01:05
$240.19

How to get from Shangri La to Kunming

Travelling between Shangri La 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 127.75 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 44.12.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 hours to travel between Shangri La and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shangri La and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 25m to reach Kunming.

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

Travelling between Shangri La and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 44.12 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 127.75 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 Shangri La and Kunming ?

  • 16 from Shangri La to Kunming starting from 07:20 Shangri La until 18:50 Shangri La

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shangri La 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 Shangri La to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 256.40.

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 Shangri La and Kunming

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 Shangri La 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

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Shangri La to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Shangri La to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$45
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure7:20 午前
Latest Departure9:25 午後
Departures per day16
Distance921 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines