Nanning - Kunming High Speed Train

Around 50 pairs of Nanning - Kunming high speed trains are in service now. They have cut the rail travel time between the two cities to about 4 - 5.5 hours. Ticket price is around CNY 246 - 282 (USD 35 - 40) for a second class seat. 
  Running distance: 441 miles (710 km)
 Designed speed: 155 mph (250 km/h)
 In operation, the top speed will remain between 130 mph (210 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/h).
 Duration: 4 to 5.5 hours
 Operate at: Nanning East / Nanning / Nanning West; Kunming South / Kunming Railway Station
 Stations along the way: Long'an East, Pingguo, Tiandong North, Tianyang, Baise, Funing, Guangnanxian, Puzhehei, Mile, Shilin West

Kunming Railway Station

Nanning Railway Station

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3933	07:13 - 11:20	4h7m
D3802	10:24 - 15:07	4h43m
D3819	12:34 - 17:11	4h37m
D3847	15:36 - 20:22	4h46m
D3859	17:59 - 22:21	4h22m

Around 50 departures in total: departure time from 07:13 to 17:59; duration from 4H7M to 5H29M.
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(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3812	08:51 - 13:15	4h24m
D3828	10:43 - 14:45	4h2m
D3938	11:45 - 16:49	5h4m
D3928	15:06 - 19:40	4h34m
D3962	17:35 - 22:10	4h35m

Around 50 departures in total: departure time from 08:51 to 18:00; duration from 4H to 5H19M.
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Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
 

(Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 394 - 450.5 USD 56 - 64	CNY 246 - 282 USD 35 - 40

 

Nanning - Kunming Railway Map

Running Route

 Nanning - Baise: This section has been in service since December 11, 2015, greatly shortening the duration from 3 hours to 1.5 hours. Currently, there are 60 more pairs of high speed trains shuttling on it every day. Ticket price for a second class seat is CNY 66.5 - 110.5 (USD 10 - 16) and for a first class seat is CNY 106 - 177 (USD 15 - 25).

 Baise - Kunming: This section, measuring 476 km (296 mi) long, has started serving passengers on December 28, 2016. The travel time in trail operation is around 3 hours, nearly 7 hours shorter than non-bullet trains.
 This high speed railway, also called Yunnan - Guangxi High Speed Railway, not only connects Kunming and Nanning, but also Kunming and Guangzhou via the Nanning-Guangzhou High Speed Railway, hence linking Southwest China with Pearl River Delta. In 2021, China-Laos Railway was opened, linking southwest China and Southeast Asia together.
 At present, there are three pairs of normal speed trains operating between Nanning and Kunming, two of which are overnight trains. 
 (Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1205	05:47 - 21:00	15h13m
T381	18:15 - 07:46+	13h31m
K231	19:56 - 09:57+	14h1m

 (Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1206	07:58 - 21:03	13h5m
K232	16:38 - 06:37+	13h59m
T382	20:38 - 08:42+	12h4m

Note:
The timetable here is just for reference. Please refer to the search tool on page top for the real time schedule.
 (Last Update on Oct 24, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 297 - 315 USD 42 - 45	CNY 196 - 208 USD 28 - 30	CNY 105 - 112 USD 15 - 16

 Honored as "one of the most beautiful high speed railways", this high speed rail line passes by not only charming lakes and picturesque mountains, but also villages of minority nationalities like Miao and Zhuang. From plains to plateau, passengers will be able to appreciate a gradual scenery change along the way. Belows are top travel destinations along the way:

 Baise: Baise is a city covered by both natural scenery and historical relics. What's more, it is also the domicile of many ethnic minority groups where various cultures melt harmoniously. Popular attractions around the city include Chuandong Heavenly Pit, Daweishi Heavenly Pit, Chengbi Lake, etc.

 Puzhehei: This will be a good station for travelers to Puzhehei Scenic Area. It is famed with karst landscape and there are over 70 lakes scattered around. Once the high speed rail line is in service, it will be easier for travelers to visit this "unique pastoral scene in China".

Puzhehei Railway Station

 Shilin West: The station is the closest high speed railway station to Stone Forest, about 18.5 miles (30 km) away. Travelers can transfer between the station and Stone Forest directly by a tourist bus.

Stone Forest

 Major Rail Lines from Nanning to:
Major Rail Lines from Kunming to: