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27 h 11 min
2173 km.
from $119
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tibet to Kunming

Composite routes from Tibet to Kunming

Cheapest
27 h 11 min
Car
2173 km.
from $119
Fastest
2 h 50 min
Plane
Other
3 h 25 min
Taxi, Plane
1283 km.
from $130.96
37 h 27 min
1284 km.
from $179.15
43 h 1 min
1284 km.
from $183.96
7 h 23 min
Taxi, Plane
1283 km.
from $204.82
40 h 53 min
Bus, Train
1283 km.
from $133.61
3 h 25 min
Taxi, Plane
1256 km.
from $175.89
37 h 26 min
1254 km.
from $178.92
43 h 1 min
1256 km.
from $183.80
40 h 53 min
Bus, Train
1255 km.
from $133.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$292.62

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$356.23
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$483.46
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$432.57

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$763.36

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$267.17
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$292.62

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$267.17
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$178.12

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.06–$82.70

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$108.14

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$84.59

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.51
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.54

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Lhasa Bus Station to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tibet to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Tibet to Kunming is to train which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 43h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tibet to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Tibet to Kunming is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $86.96 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Tibet to Kunming?

The distance between Tibet and Kunming is 1357 km. The road distance is 2181.5 km.

How do I travel from Tibet to Kunming without a car?

The best way to get from Tibet to Kunming without a car is to bus which takes 37h 27m and costs $118.48 - $120.65 .

How long does it take to get from Tibet to Kunming?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Tibet to Kunming, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Tibet to Kunming?

The best way to get from Tibet to Kunming is to bus which takes 37h 27m and costs $118.48 - $120.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 43h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $239.13 and takes 5h 10m.

Can I drive from Tibet to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Tibet to Kunming is 2181 km. It takes approximately 30h 49m to drive from Tibet to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $10.84 per night.
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