Yunnan to Shanghai

Yunnan to Shanghai

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Yunnan to Shanghai Schedule

Yunnan to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway First Class Seat 07:45 - 19:44¥ 1,580
China Railway First Class Seat 08:22 - 19:44¥ 1,652
China Railway Second Class Seat 10:28 - 22:54¥ 984
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ367812:25 - 15:30¥ 2,591
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU857814:00 - 17:15¥ 5,016
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU972716:40 - 20:15¥ 932
Air China Economy #CA324219:55 - 23:15¥ 3,044
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU859021:50 - 01:10¥ 6,494
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU859022:15 - 01:10¥ 4,489

Transportation from Yunnan to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Yunnan to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$48
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure7:13 AM
Latest Departure9:05 PM
Departures per day40
Distance1936 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Yunnan to Shanghai

Travelling between Yunnan and Shanghai 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 1,025.57 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 47.66.

How long does it take to get from Yunnan to Shanghai?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 39 hours to travel between Yunnan and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Yunnan and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 14h 44m to reach Shanghai.

How much does it cost to get from Yunnan to Shanghai?

Travelling between Yunnan and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 47.66 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 1,025.57 if you buy a China Southern 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 Yunnan and Shanghai ?

  • 20 from Yunnan to Shanghai starting from 07:30 Kunming Airport until 21:05 Kunming Airport
  • 20 from Yunnan to Shanghai starting from 07:13 Kunming South until 20:43 Kunming

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Yunnan to Shanghai.

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 Yunnan to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 169.77.

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 Yunnan and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Kunming 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 Yunnan to Shanghai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 91% decided to fly
  • 9% took a train