Kunming to Beijing

Kunming to Beijing

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Kunming to Beijing Schedule

Kunming to Beijing Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Seat 06:38 - 21:13¥ 395
China Railway Business Class 09:15 - 19:35¥ 4,236
China Railway Second Class Seat 10:46 - 23:42¥ 1,319
Air China Economy #CA147613:15 - 16:55¥ 3,494
Air China Economy #CA144615:20 - 19:00¥ 2,458
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU570916:00 - 19:25¥ 1,246
China Railway Soft Sleeper 19:13 - 14:48¥ 1,011
China Railway Hard Seat 20:01 - 06:55¥ 383
Air China Economy #CA144822:20 - 01:45¥ 2,458

Transportation from Kunming to Beijing

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Beijing

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport3h 15m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day27
Distance2190 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines

How to get from Kunming to Beijing

Travelling between Kunming and Beijing 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 563.73 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 50.91.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 44 hours to travel between Kunming and Beijing depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Beijing. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 19h 48m to reach Beijing.

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

Travelling between Kunming and Beijing can be as cheap as USD 50.91 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 563.73 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 Beijing ?

  • 18 from Kunming to Beijing starting from 07:00 Kunming until 20:03 Kunming
  • 9 from Kunming to Beijing starting from 07:55 Kunming Airport until 21:00 Kunming Airport

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

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 Beijing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 485.88.

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 Beijing

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern 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 Beijing?

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