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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lhasa to Kunming

Composite routes from Lhasa to Kunming

Cheapest
27 h 11 min
Car
2173 km.
from $119
Other
3 h 25 min
Taxi, Plane
1254 km.
from $198.76
31 h 28 min
Bus, Train
1254 km.
from $107.50
40 h 36 min
1254 km.
from $200.35
37 h 21 min
1254 km.
from $179.84

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:
$130.43–$217.39

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$217.39

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangyuan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
30h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$86.96

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:
$74.67

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:
$10.17
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Kunming is to bus and train which costs $97.83 - $119.57 and takes 31h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Kunming is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Lhasa and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Lhasa to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Lhasa and arriving at Kunming via Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 36m.

How far is it from Lhasa to Kunming?

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

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

The best way to get from Lhasa to Kunming without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 28m and costs $97.83 - $119.57 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Kunming train from?

Lhasa to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.

Train or bus from Lhasa to Kunming?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Kunming is to train which takes 40h 36m and costs $108.70 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.67 - $120.33 and takes 37h 21m.

Where does the Lhasa to Kunming train arrive?

Lhasa to Kunming train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Kunming?

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

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 173+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $11.20 per night.
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