Xian to Kunming

Xian to Kunming

Xian
Kunming
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Xian to Kunming Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
06:40
14:40
$466.72
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:05
14:40
$466.72
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:30
09:40
$293.76
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
07:55
10:25
$352.27
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
08:30
14:55
$459.15
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
09:05
16:00
$621.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:56
20:35
$121.53
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:25
12:45
$299.89
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:05
22:12
$118.10
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:30
13:50
$337.54
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:55
18:50
$380.35
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
12:20
08:55
$646.62
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
13:00
10:50
$313.33
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:20
15:30
$296.41
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:40
15:50
$296.41
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:55
17:15
$298.73
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:25
16:50
$523.46
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
15:50
18:15
$252.24
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
16:15
00:20
$420.93
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
16:50
20:30
$531.72

How to get from Xian to Kunming

Travelling between Xian 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 509.06 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 39.79.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between Xian and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Xian and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h 50m to reach Kunming.

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

Travelling between Xian and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 39.79 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 509.06 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 Xian and Kunming ?

  • 18 from Xian to Kunming starting from 06:55 Xian Xianyang Airport until 21:15 Xian Xianyang Airport
  • 6 from Xian to Kunming starting from 07:10 Xian South until 11:05 Xian North

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Xian 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 Xian to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 76.00.

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 Xian and Kunming

China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, TianJin 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 Xian 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 Xian to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Xian to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure6:55 午前
Latest Departure9:15 午後
Departures per day24
Distance1192 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, TianJin Airlines