There are 4 ways to get from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
3h 27m¥219–366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Jinghongbus
8h 30m¥157–261Drive 515 km
- Drive from Kunming South to Xishuangbannacar 515 km
5h 14m¥435–628Line 4 subway, fly
- Take the subway from Kunming South station to Dashuyingsubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane KMG - JHG
4h 18m¥1,217–4,124
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna is to bus which costs ¥150 - ¥270 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥210 - ¥370.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Jinghong via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Kunming South and Xishuangbanna is 445 km. The road distance is 515 km.
The best way to get from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥210 - ¥370.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Kunming South to Xishuangbanna bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming South to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥210 - ¥370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥270 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Kunming South, China and Xishuangbanna, China?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥190–340 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Jinghong hourly. Tickets cost ¥150–250 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Kunming South station to Dashuying
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5–9
- Website
- travelchinaguide
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥150–250
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥150–210
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming South to Xishuangbanna bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jinghong station.
Kunming South to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming South to Xishuangbanna is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna.
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