Kunming to Urumqi South

Kunming to Urumqi South

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Transportation from Kunming to Urumqi South

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Urumqi South

Cheapest Transport$62
Fastest Transport4h 40m
Earliest Departure7:50 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day7
Distance3272 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines, TianJin Airlines

How to get from Kunming to Urumqi South

Travelling between Kunming and Urumqi South 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 232.97 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 60.98.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Urumqi South?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 48 hours to travel between Kunming and Urumqi South depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Urumqi South. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 23h 8m to reach Urumqi South.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Urumqi South?

Travelling between Kunming and Urumqi South can be as cheap as USD 60.98 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 232.97 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 Kunming and Urumqi South ?

  • 4 from Kunming to Urumqi starting from 20:10 Urumqi until 20:10 Urumqi
  • 3 from Kunming to Urumqi starting from 07:50 Kunming Airport until 23:20 Urumqi Airport

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

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 Urumqi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 98.95.

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 Urumqi

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili 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 Kunming to Urumqi South?

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