12h 9m, Direct
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ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
19:30
KunmingKunming Nan (South)
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Shanghai to Kunming Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Kunming route offers multiple train ticket options and seating classes, including Second, First, and Business on high-speed G trains, plus Hard/Soft Sleeper on overnight services. Most departures leave Shanghai Hongqiao Station for Kunming South, with key stops such as Hangzhou East, Changsha South, and Guiyang North; classic services run from Shanghai/Shanghai South to Kunming (central) station. Fast trains take about 10 h 20 m–12 h; overnight options run 34–38 h. To secure best prices and preferred seats, book tickets online in advance. The price range for a one-way ticket is roughly ¥300–2,600 (about $41–360 USD), depending on classes and train type. For precise timetable information, current ticket availability, and fares, use the search page; our online schedule shows real-time Shanghai to Kunming departures, train times, and prices.
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Shanghai to Kunming High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Kunming route runs across the Shanghai–Kunming HSR, operated by G-series Fuxing services. Covering roughly 2,250 km (1,398 miles), the fastest trains between Shanghai Hongqiao and Kunming South take about 10 hours 40 minutes, reaching up to 300 km/h (186 mph). The first train departs at 6:00 AM, while the last leaves at 2:30 PM, with about 10 daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 780 (USD 110) for second class. Trains stop at key stations including Hangzhou East, Nanchang West, Changsha South, Guiyang North, and Qujing North. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Kunming Train Map
Plan your trip from Shanghai, a coastal finance hub, to city Kunming, gateway to Yunnan, on the Shanghai–Kunming High‑Speed Railway (Hu‑Kun HSR). Key transport hubs: Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Shangrao, Nanchang West, Changsha South, Huaihua South, Guiyang North, Kunming South. En route, see Qiandao Lake, Wuyi Mountains, Poyang Lake, karst near Guiyang, and the Yunnan plateau toward Qujing. This travel corridor connects China via G/D‑series China Railway High‑speed trains.
Shanghai to Kunming Train
On the Shanghai to Kunming route, China Railway runs two main categories: G-series high-speed trains on the Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway and classic K/T/Z overnight services on the conventional line. G trains provide Second Class, First Class, and Business Class seating, while the conventional services offer Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper (6-berth), and Soft Sleeper (4-berth) options.
The fastest G-series services travel from Shanghai Hongqiao to Kunming South in about 10–11 hours. They operate at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on most sections, with some stretches limited to around 250–280 km/h (155–174 mph). Limited-stop schedules typically include major hubs such as Hangzhou East, Nanchang West, Changsha South, and Guiyang North. Onboard, expect 3–2 seating in Second Class, 2–2 in First Class, and 1–2 lie-flat seating in Business Class, plus power outlets, luggage racks, and a trolley or dining car.
By comparison, the conventional K/T/Z trains use the older line to Kunming Railway Station, reaching around 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and taking roughly 33–38 hours. These trains include a dining car and sleeper berths suited to overnight travel. For the quickest daytime journey, the G-series high-speed services are the primary option on the Shanghai to Kunming corridor.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s largest city, blends colonial Bund architecture with the Ming-era Yu Garden and the modern skyline of Lujiazui. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Kunming, where you can visit the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest and the Tang-era Yuantong Temple, arriving at Kunming South Railway Station. While in Kunming, stroll Green Lake Park and try crossing-the-bridge noodles.
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