Mohan – Kunming Rail Travel Guide
Kunming – Vientiane Railway
- China sections : Kunming – Yuxi & Yuxi – Mohan railways
- Laos section: Boten – Vientiane railway
- Station used: Mohan Railway Station
- Station usded: Kunming South & Kunming Train Station
- Openning date: December, 2021
Kunming – Mohan – Vientiane Railway (China – Laos) Maps
Kunming – Mohan by Train: 3 daily, 4.5 hrs, from CNY 262
In December of 2021, the Kunming – Yuxi Railway & Yuxi – Mohan Railway were fully opened, connecting Yunnan Province’s capital city of Kunming, Yuxi, Xishuangbanna and Mohan by rail. Now it is possible to travel from Kunming to Mohan at the border near Boten of Laos by train in just 4.5-5 hours. From Mohan, passengers can go further into Laos’ Boten, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane.
Schedule, Ticket Fare & Travel Time | ||||||
Trains | From – To | Frequency | Duration | Ticket Fares (CNY) | ||
2nd Cls | 1st Cls | Biz Cls | ||||
C trains | Kunming to Mohan | 3 | 4.5 – 5 hrs | 262 | 417 | |
K trains | Mohan to Kunming | 3 | 4.5 – 5 hrs | 262 | 417 | |
From Kunming to Mohan :All the 3 daily Kunming-Mohan trains (C384, C381, C385) are using Kunming South Railway Station (kunmingnan), with only one (C 384) departing from Kunming Railway Station (kunming). Passengers can take metro line 1 or line 4 to Kunming South, or line 1 to Kunming Railway Station. The Kunming to Mohan train takes about 4.5-5 hours, passing through major stations such as Yuxi, Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, Mengla, and finally arriving at Mohan Railway Station.
How to Buy Train Tickets
1. Buy online with official China Railway 12306
12306 China Railway is China’s only official online train ticketing platform, where you can check the real-time train schedule, booking rail tickets and managing your rail journey within every part of mainland China and Hong Kong. It has launched English version website since November of 2020, allowing foreign travelers to book tickets directly with their passports and credit cards. But it is reported that foreigers need a Chinese phone number to register account. Any feedbacks to help add to this page much appreciated.
2. Buy tickets with online ticket agents
www.chinahighlights.com and www.trip.com are the two recommended and trusted online ticket agents on Trip Advisor forum. Lots of foreign travelers had use their websites to check live train schedule and book ticekt with them. They even provide ticket delivery service. You can read some reviews on Trip Advisor before using them.
3. Buy tickets at train station
You can also buy train tickets in person at any train station in China with your passports and cash. Don’t expect the train station staffs to speak any English. In Mohan, you can buy in Mohan Railway Station. If you buy in Kunming, just go to Kunming Railway Station or Kunming South.
4. Buying tickets to Laos
LCR Ticket APP is the official phone application for booking Laos rail tickets. It is owned by Laos-China Railway Co. Ltd. (LCR) and offer services in 3 languages: the Chinese, English and Laotian. With the app, passengers can check real-time schedule, purchase tickets, and make online payment and ticket refund, etc. It has both Android and iOS versions. Check: LCR Ticket Android or LCR Ticket iOS.
Kunming – Vientiane Railway
The Kunming – Vientiane Railway is consist of three parts of railways:
- 1. Kunming – Yuxi railway (Kunming – Yuxi train, 0.5-1 hrs)
- 2. Yuxi – Mohan railway (Yuxi – Mohan train)
- 3. Boten – Vientiane railway (Mohan – Boten – Vientiane train)
Train stations along the Kunming – Vientiane railway include:
Stations | Pinyin | CN Name | Transfer | |
Kunming | Kunming | 昆明 | ||
Kunming South | Kunmingnan | 昆明南 | ||
Yuxi West | Yuxixi | 玉溪 | ||
Yanhe | Yanhe | 研和 | ||
Esan | Esan | 峨山 | ||
Huanian | Huanian | 花念 | ||
Yuanjiang | Yuanjiang | 元江 | ||
Mojiang | Mojiang | 墨江 | ||
Ninger | Ninger | 宁洱 | ||
Pu’er | Puer | 普洱 | ||
Yexianggu | Yexianggu | 野象谷 | ||
Xishuangbanna | Xishuangbanna | 西双版纳 | ||
Ganlanba | Ganlanba | 橄榄坝 | ||
Mengla | Mengla | 勐腊 | ||
Mohan Railway Station (China) | Mohan | 磨憨 | ||
Boten (Laos) | 磨丁 | |||
Mueang Xai | 孟塞 | |||
Luang Prabang | 琅勃拉邦 | |||
Mueang Kasi | 嘎西 | |||
Vang Vieng | 万荣 | |||
Vientiane | 万象 |
Ask Jack
Hi there. I am Jack Li, the author of ChinaTrain12306. I used to work for China’s largest online tour agency China Highlights for 4 years, where I helped foreign travelers plan rail routes & bought tickets. In 2015, I started this blog to follow my passion. Now I am blogging as a hobby, sharing train travel tips, news and answering questions on Trip Advisor forums. If you have any train travel questions, just send Jack an email.
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FAQ
How far is Mohan from Kunming ?
Ask Jack
Hi there. I am Jack Li, the author of ChinaTrain12306. I used to work for China’s largest online tour agency China Highlights for 4 years, where I helped foreign travelers plan rail routes & bought tickets. In 2015, I started this blog to follow my passion. Now I am blogging as a hobby, sharing train travel tips, news and answering questions on Trip Advisor forums. If you have any train travel questions, just send Jack an email.
- Ask Jack: chinatrain12306@gmail.com
- Jack on Trip Advisor: www.tripadvisor.com/profile/chinatrain12306
The distance between Mohan and Kunming is about 650 km.
How long is the train ride from Kunming to Mohan
The travel time ranges from 4h14 to 5h
Is the Mohan – Kunming train a high speed train ?
No, the Kunming – Mohan trains are running at at top speed of 160 km/h, which is not regarded as a high speed train in Chinese standard.
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