Shanghai to Kunming Trip Overview

Kunming to Shanghai
Price range
US$52-US$774
Ride Duration Range
3h 25m-1d 12h 45m
Earliest Departure
23:22
Latest Departure
23:45
Most Popular Operator

China Railway

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Shanghai to Kunming

by train

Cheapest

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

19:59

1d 12h 45m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

from

US$52

Fastest

Second Class Seat Train

by China Railway

08:53

11h 38m

20:31

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

from

US$159

Standing Class Train

by China Railway

19:59

1d 12h 45m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

from

US$52

Hard Sleeper Train

by China Railway

18:24

1d 11h 48m

06:12

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

from

US$89

Hard Sleeper Train

by China Railway

19:59

1d 12h 45m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

from

US$89

Cheapest

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$52

19:59

1d 12h 45m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

Fastest

Second Class Seat Train

by China Railway

from

US$159

08:53

11h 38m

20:31

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

Standing Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$52

19:59

1d 12h 45m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

Hard Sleeper Train

by China Railway

from

US$89

18:24

1d 11h 48m

06:12

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

Hard Sleeper Train

by China Railway

from

US$89

19:59

1d 12h 45m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Kunming, China

Taking a train from Shanghai to Kunming

Fastest train: 11h 38m

Cheapest train: US$52

The fastest: 11h 38m

The cheapest: US$52

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The fastest: 3h 25m

The cheapest: US$108

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About the ride from Shanghai to Kunming

Shanghai to Kunming Route Information

There are 2 ways to get from Shanghai to Kunming, including train,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 23:22 and has a duration of 12 hours 25 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 3 hours 25 minutes.

Shanghai to Kunming by train

  • Starting Price: US$52
  • 41 departures a day, or 287 departures a week

There are 8 travel classes for this journey, including: Business, Standing Class, Hard Seat Class, First Class, Second Class Seat, Soft Sleeper, Hard Sleeper and First Class Reserved Seats.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Shanghai to Kunming by flight

  • Starting Price: US$108
  • 8 departures a day, or 56 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Shanghai to Kunming

China Railway

Average time

11h 38m - 1d 12h 45m

Average price

US$52 - US$260

China Southern Airlines

Average time

3h 25m

Average price

US$331

China Eastern Airlines

Average time

3h 35m

Average price

US$774

Air China

Average time

3h 35m

Average price

US$423

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Shanghai to Kunming

What is the most popular transportation service from Shanghai to Kunming?

The most popular transportation service from Shanghai to Kunming is Flight by China Southern Airlines

What is the fastest transportation service from Shanghai to Kunming?

Flight by China Southern Airlines is the fastest transportation from Shanghai to Kunming, completing the journey in 3h 25m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Shanghai and Kunming?

For budget-conscious travelers, Train by China Railway is the most affordable option from Shanghai to Kunming, costing around US$52.

Who are the service providers on this route?

When traveling from Shanghai to Kunming, you can choose from several provider, such as

TRAIN:  China Railway

FLIGHT:  China Southern Airlines | China Eastern Airlines | Air China | Shenzhen Airlines

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