Kunming South Railway Station, Kunmingnan

Kunming South Railway Station, also known as Kunmingnan Railway Station (昆明南站), is located in Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan Province. As one of the main railways hubs in southwest China, Kunming South Railway Station serves as an important transit point connecting Yunnan Province with other parts of the country. The station operates on the Shanghai-Kunming, and Chengdu-Kunming high-speed railway lines, as well as the Nanning-Kunming and Kunming-Hekou railway lines. In addition, it also serves as a major interchange station for Kunming’s metro system, with Lines 1 and 4 intersecting at the station. With direct trains to major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Guiyang, Nanning as well as connections to southeast Asian citeis like Boten, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane in Laos, Kunming South Railway Station plays an essential role in both the local transportation and international train transportation.

Train Schedule

Internatinonal Trains to Vientiane of Laos

The Kunming – Vientiane international cross-border train started operation on April 13, 2023. The train runs once daily from Kunming South Railway Station (Kunmingnan) and arrive at Vientiane Railway Station, calling at Pu’er Railway Station, Xishuangbanna Railway Station, Mohan Railway Station in China, as well as Boten Station, Luang Prabang Station, Vang Vieng Station in Laos. The whole journey takes around 10h30m.

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How to Get to Kunming South

Kunming South Railway Station is easily accessible by public transportation. Here are some options for travelers:

• Metro: Kunming Metro Line 1 and Line 4 intersect at Kunming South Railway Station, providing easy access to other parts of the city. The metro runs from 06:30 to 22:30, with a fare of about CNY 3-5 per person.
• Bus: Public buses connect the station with other parts of the city. Bus routes that stop at the station include 24, 75, 154, 161, 168, 237, 272, and 986. The fares range from CNY 1-3 per person.
• Taxi: Taxis are a convenient and comfortable way to travel to the station. The taxi fare from Kunming Changshui International Airport to the station is about CNY 120-150, and the journey takes around 45 minutes. From the city center, the fare should be around CNY 40-50.

Kunming South – Changshui Airport Transport

Here are some options for travelers to reach the airport from the station:

• Metro: Take Kunming Metro Line 4 from Kunming South Railway Station to East Coach Terminal Station, and then transfer to Line 6 to Changshui Airport Station. The journey takes around 90 minutes, and the fare is about CNY 9-15.
• Airport Shuttle Bus: An airport shuttle bus operates between the station and the airport, departing every 30 minutes. The journey takes around 1 hour, and the fare is about CNY 25-30 per person.

Train Schedule for Destinations in Yunnan Province

Train 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.

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