Sichuan to Kunming

Sichuan to Kunming

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Sichuan to Kunming Schedule

Sichuan to Kunming Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sichuan Airlines Economy #3U866707:10 - 08:30¥ 1,407
China Railway Second Class Seat 09:41 - 16:16¥ 619
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU584411:40 - 13:15¥ 5,435
China Railway Standing 13:10 - 20:42¥ 346
China Railway Business Class 15:34 - 22:27¥ 1,585
China Railway Business Class 16:02 - 22:27¥ 1,542
China Eastern Airlines Economy 19:30 - 10:30¥ 5,367
Air China Economy #CA441720:30 - 21:55¥ 1,820
China Railway Hard Seat 22:45 - 10:40¥ 179

Transportation from Sichuan to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Sichuan to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:55 AM
Latest Departure11:52 PM
Departures per day65
Distance414 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Sichuan to Kunming

Travelling between Sichuan 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 588.95 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 24.73.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 9 hours to travel between Sichuan and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sichuan and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 16m to reach Kunming.

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

Travelling between Sichuan and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 24.73 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 588.95 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 Sichuan and Kunming ?

  • 60 from Sichuan to Kunming starting from 07:12 Chengdu South until 23:52 Chengdu West
  • 5 from Sichuan to Kunming starting from 06:55 Chengdu Airport until 21:55 Chengdu Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sichuan 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 Sichuan to Kunming, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 75.97.

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 Sichuan and Kunming

Chengdu 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 Sichuan 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