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 |
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Bullet Trains | Kunming Station / Kunming South | Xishuangbanna | 3 hours | 23 daily | CNY139 |
For a live schedule, refer to www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/ & www.trip.com/china-trains/
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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 |
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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.