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Kunming to Chengdu by High-Speed Train

Fastest 6h 20m · from ¥264 second class · 24 daily trains · Flight wins vs flight

By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

Map of the Chengdu East–Kunming South high-speed rail corridor: 1,100 km from Chengdu East Railway Station to Kunming South Railway Station, 6h 20m on the fastest G/D-train.
The 1,100 km Chengdu East → Kunming South corridor — 6h 20m on the fastest G/D-train.

The Kunming to Chengdu corridor is 1,100 km of G/D-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Kunming South Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 6h 20m and the longest about 8h. Second-class seats start at ¥264 – ¥273. 6.5-hour train is stunning (Sichuan-Yunnan mountains) but flight is 2 hours faster.

Quick facts

Distance
1,100 km
Train types
G, D
Duration
6h 20m – 8htypical mainline services
Daily departures
24 trains
Service window
07:05 → 17:27
Second class
¥264 – ¥273
First class
¥424 – ¥439
Business class
¥937
Scenery
★★★★★our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest6h 20m1h 40m
Door-to-door~7h 20m4h 40m
Price¥264 – ¥273¥600 – ¥1400

Editor: 6.5-hour train is stunning (Sichuan-Yunnan mountains) but flight is 2 hours faster.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Kunming South Railway Station
    Kunming · G/D-class · ~45 min to city centre

    Gateway to Yunnan. Far from central Kunming; budget 45 min by metro.

  • Arriving at
    Chengdu East Railway Station
    Chengdu · G/D-class · ~20 min to city centre

    Gateway for pandas (bus to Research Base). Chengdu–Chongqing G-trains run every 15 min.

How to book

Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kunming to Chengdu train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 1,100 km in 6h 20m, with most services in the 6h 20m–8h range. Trains are G/D-class.
How much is a Kunming to Chengdu train ticket?
Second class is ¥264 – ¥273, first class ¥424 – ¥439, business class ¥937. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Kunming to Chengdu each day?
About 24 trains a day each way, with the first around 07:05 and the last around 17:27.
Is the train or the flight better for Kunming to Chengdu?
6.5-hour train is stunning (Sichuan-Yunnan mountains) but flight is 2 hours faster. Door-to-door the train is ~7h 20m vs ~4h 40m flying.
How do I book Kunming to Chengdu tickets with a foreign passport?
Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.

Related routes

Other trips from Kunming

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Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.