The high speed railway that connects Wuhan and Kunming came into use at the end of 2016. By now, 6 pairs of high speed trains shuttle back and forth between the 2 cities every day. The total distance of high speed railway is 1,531 km (951 mi). It takes 6.5 - 8 hours for a one-way trip by high speed train. The ticket fare of a second class seat is CNY 664.5. There are 4 pairs of normal trains available between the 2 cities as well. For your information, all the 4 pairs are running overnight with the duration of about 22.5 - 29 hours.
Wuhan - Kunming High Speed Train
Basic Facts:
Open date: December 28th, 2016
Operated at:
Wuhan,
Kunming South Duration: 6.5 - 8 hours
Distances: 1,531 km (951 mi)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Major stations along the way:
Changsha South, Huaihua South,
Guiyang North, Xiangtan North, Shaoshan South
Wuhan to Kunming High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G1525 | 08:41 - 15:15 | 6h34m |
| G3471 | 10:04 - 20:39 | 10h35m |
| G71 | 11:04 - 17:29 | 6h25m |
| G1535 | 11:09 - 18:54 | 7h45m |
| G1539 | 11:50 - 19:29 | 7h39m |
| G1537 | 12:48 - 21:08 | 8h20m |
| G401 | 14:57 - 22:26 | 7h29m |
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Wuhan Schedule Kunming to Wuhan Bullet Train Timetable
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G1538 | 08:45 - 16:21 | 7h36m |
| G72 | 09:15 - 15:36 | 6h21m |
| G1540 | 10:24 - 18:10 | 7h46m |
| G402 | 10:56 - 18:37 | 7h41m |
| G1536 | 11:33 - 19:20 | 7h47m |
| G3472 | 11:38 - 21:45 | 10h7m |
| G1526 | 15:40 - 22:35 | 6h55m |
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Kunming Schedule Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
Kunming - Wuhan High Speed Train Ticket Fare
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | CNY 2,098.5 - 2,652.5
USD 309 - 390 | CNY 1,105 - 1,352
USD 163 - 199 | CNY 664.5 - 833.5
USD 98 - 123 |
Normal Speed Train of Wuhan - Kunming
Basic Facts:
Operated at:
Kunming,
Wuchang Duration: 22.5 - 29 hours
Distance: 1,949 km (1,211 mi)
Top speed: 120/160 km/h (75/99 mph)
Major stations along the way:
Changsha, Xiangtan, Loudi, Huaihua,
Guiyang, Liupanshui, Chibi, Zhanyuan
Wuhan to Kunming Train Schedule:
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| Z53 | 10:01 - 10:17+ | 24h16m |
| Z161 | 23:13 - 23:10+ | 23h57m |
Kunming to Wuhan Train Timetable:
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| Z54 | 07:00 - 06:18+ | 23h18m |
| Z162 | 19:56 - 19:58+ | 24h2m |
Notes:
1. The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.2. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
Wuhan - Kunming Normal Train Ticket Fare
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat | CNY 611
USD 90 | CNY 397
USD 58 | CNY 217
USD 32 |
Other Transportation Option: Wuhan - Kunming Flight
For tourists who are planning a trip between Wuhan and Kunming, flight is also a good travel choice. The flights linking the 2 cities normally take around 2 hours with the ticket prices swing between CNY 500 - CNY 1,500. Each day, 11 pairs of flights are flying back and forth between the 2 cities. The earliest flight usually takes off at 7:00 in the morning. There is also a pair of red-eye flights depart at about 23:30 every day. Occasionally, the flight tickets may be cheaper than the high speed train tickets. But be reminded that flight may also be delayed or cancelled when there is bad weather or air traffic control. Passengers please think carefully about their own needs before making travel choices.
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- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 by Kate Liu -