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Results from Xi An to Kunming on Friday, 25 September 2026
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How to get from Xi An to Kunming
The easiest way to travel from Xi An to Kunming is by train.
How far is Xi An from Kunming?
The travel distance between Xi An and Kunming is 1,475 km. The best option to travel from Xi An to Kunming is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Xi An to Kunming?
It takes 10 hours 55 minutes to 11 hours 10 minutes to get from Xi An to Kunming by high-speed train and 23 hours 50 minutes by conventional train.
How to get from Xi An to Kunming by train
What types of trains operate the route Xi An to Kunming?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Xi An to Kunming.
China Railway is the state-owned railway company in China operating high-speed trains and conventional trains.
There are two types of services on route Xi An to Kunming: G-series are high-speed services with maximum speed of 350 km/h and K-series are conventional fast services stopping at prefecture-level cities with maximum speed of 120 km/h.
In total, high-speed trains offer three seat classes: Business class Seat, First class Seat and Second class Seat available in G-series trains.
In total, conventional trains offer one seat class: Hard seat, and two sleeper classes: Soft Sleeper in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard Sleeper in compartments for 1-6 passengers available in K-series trains.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in China.
Where do trains from Xi An to Kunming depart?
All the G-series high-speed trains depart from Xi An North Railway Station located in Weiyang, Xi An. All the K-series conventional trains depart from Yinzhen Railway Station located in Chang An, Xi An.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Xi An to Kunming arrive?
All the G-series high-speed trains arrive at Kunming South Railway Station located in Chenggong, Kunming. All the K-series conventional trains arrive at Kunming Railway Station located in Guandu, Kunming.
Why you should book your trains in China with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by China Railway, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
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Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation by email. China Railway integrates a ticketless passenger transportation system, so you will be required to use your passport in lieu of the ticket and scan it at the ticket gates to check-in before departure.