How to get fromTurpan to Kunmingby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Turpan to Kunming Changshui International Airport
best
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane TLQ - KMG
8h 6m
¥1,039–3,051
Taxi, train via Liupanshui
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Turpan to Turfantaxi
2. Take the train from Turfan to Chengdu Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain
4. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain
47h 38m
¥615–1,240
Train
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain
3. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain
31h 1m
¥1,182–1,816
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Turfan North to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
3. Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus
4. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
46h
¥821–1,239
Drive 3,355.7 km
1. Drive from Turpan to Kunmingcar 3,355.7 km
33h 56m
¥2,829–4,087
Bus to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport
1. Take the bus from Turfan to Urumchi Southbus
2. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane URC - KMG
10h 5m
¥1,544–3,550
Fly Turpan to Dali Huangcaoba, train
1. Fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane TLQ - DLU
2. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain
18h 18m
¥1,360–3,493
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Turpan to Turfantaxi
2. Take the train from Turfan to Chengdu Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain
41h 54m
¥795–1,280

Turpan (TLQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

¥1,092Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,400.6 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Turpan, China and Kunming, China?

Air Travel, Kunming Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Turpan (TLQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Turpan to Kunming via Turfan North, Lanzhou, Lanzhou West Station, and Xi'an North Station in around 31h 1m.

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous