Trains to Kunming
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Kunming: Yiliang Railway Station, Shuitang Railway Station, Xiaoxicun Railway Station, Xiaoxinjie Railway Station, Shizui Railway Station, Sanjiacun Railway Station, Kunmingdong Railway Station, Dayingcun Railway Station, Xiaoshao Railway Station, Kunming Railway Station, Kunming South Station, Kunming North (Kunmingbei) Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Kunming
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming to Yuxi | China | 78 km (49 mi) | about 24 min |
| Kunming to Qujing | China | 118 km (73 mi) | about 37 min |
| Kunming to Chuxiong | China | 118 km (73 mi) | about 37 min |
| Kunming to Kaiyuan | China | 160 km (100 mi) | about 50 min |
| Kunming to Gejiu | China | 192 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Kunming to Mengzi | China | 198 km (123 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Kunming to Panzhihua | China | 199 km (124 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Kunming to Xingyi | China | 220 km (137 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kunming to Dali | China | 259 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Kunming to Zhaotong | China | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Kunming to Liupanshui | China | 273 km (170 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Kunming to Pu'er | China | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Kunming to Chongqing | China | 630 km (391 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Kunming to Chengdu | China | 640 km (397 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Kunming to Guangzhou | China | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 5 h 42 min |
| Kunming to Shenzhen | China | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 6 h 12 min |
| Kunming to Wuhan | China | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Kunming to Xi’an | China | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 6 h 12 min |
| Kunming to Dongguan | China | 1,142 km (710 mi) | about 5 h 58 min |
| Kunming to Foshan | China | 1,081 km (671 mi) | about 5 h 39 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Kunming have?
Yiliang Railway Station, Shuitang Railway Station, Xiaoxicun Railway Station, Xiaoxinjie Railway Station, Shizui Railway Station, Sanjiacun Railway Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.