Kunming – Yuxi by High Speed Train

Introductions

Traveling from Kunming (昆明) to Yuxi (玉溪) by high-speed train is an exceptional choice for a trip that combines speed and convenience. The journey covers a short distance and will shuttle you smoothly into the heart of Yunnan’s diverse culture and landscape.

Railway Maps

Kunming – Yuxi Train Schedule Overview

Train Type Departure Station Arrival Station Duration Frequency Fares
Bullet Trains Kunming Station / Kunming South Yuxi 0.5-1 hours 26 daily CNY 34

There are 17 trains are departing from Kunming South Station & 9 from Kunming Railway Station, and all arriving at Yuxi Railway Station, taking around 0.5 – 1 hours.

Information on Railway Stations in Kunming

There are two major train stations in Kunming: the old one is Kunming Railway Station and the new one is Kunming South Railway Station (Kunmingnan). Kunming Railway Station seves trains to major cities within Yunnan Province as well as a few destinations beyond Yunnan, such as Nanning, Guangzhou, Liuzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing. While Kunming South serves more trains to major cities outside Yunnan.

Train Station Location Transport from City Center Train Service Destinations Get to Airport Opening Date
Kunming Railway Station Guandu District Metro Line 1, Line 2 4 km High-speed & regular speed Most to major destinations in Kunming Airport Shuttle Bus Line 2 1966
Kunming South Railway Station Chenggong District Metro Line 1, Line 4 25 km  High-speed & regular speed Major cities in Yunnan Province and other cities in China 2016

Information on Yuxi Railway Station

Yuxi Railway Station (玉溪火车站, Yuxi Huochezhan) is an important railway station located in Yuxi City, which is part of the Yunnan province in China. The Yuxi Railway Station serves as a pivotal stop for several train services, which include:

  • The Yuxi – Mohan Railway, which connects Yuxi City with Mohan and eventually link into the international railway network reaching Laos.
  • Eventually, this line will connect with the Mohan – Vientiane Railway as part of the larger China – Laos Railway project. This railway will enable passengers to go beyond Yuxi to destinations such as Pu’er and Xishuangbanna in Jinghong within China, and further into Laos, even as far as Luang Prabang and Vientiane.

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