Kunming – Pu’er by High Speed Train

Introductions

Choosing high-speed rail as your mode of transport from Kunming to Puer is an excellent choice for its efficiency and comfort. With a travel duration of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, it is an ideal way to experience the scenic beauty of China’s Yunnan Province at ground level.

Railway Maps

Kunming – Pu’er Train Schedule Overview

Train Type Departure Station Arrival Station Duration Frequency Fares
Bullet Trains Kunming Station / Kunming South Xishuangbanna 3 hours 23 daily CNY139

There are 17 trains are departing from Kunming South Station & 6 from Kunming Railway Station, and all arriving at Puer Railway Station, taking around 3 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 Puer Railway Station

Puer Railway Station (Puer) is a railway station in Pu’er City of Yunnan Province, Southwest of China. The station is an intermedial station of Yuxi – Mohan Railway, serving trains to or from Kunming, Kunming South, Huanian, Yuanjiang, Mojiang, Xishuangbanna, Yuxi, Mengla, Mohan, etc. It even has trains to Leshan, Meishan and Chengdu South in Sichuan Province. The station is about 6 km from central Puer City, and 3.4 km from Pu’er Simao Airport.

Attractions in Kunming & Puer

Kunming is known for attractions like the Stone Forest and Dian Lake, easily accessible via the metro. Puer offers attractions such as the Puer Tea Expo Garden, which can be reached by local buses or taxis from the train station.

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