Kunming South Railway Station serves high-speed trains to Shanghai, Beijing, Guiyang, Chengdu, and the China-Laos Railway to Vientiane.

About Kunming South Railway Station

Kunming South Railway Station (Kunming Nan) is Yunnan Province's primary high-speed rail hub, opened in 2016 as part of China's expanding HSR network. The modern station handles departures to major destinations including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Guiyang via bullet trains traveling up to 350 km/h.

The station is particularly significant as the Chinese terminus of the China-Laos Railway, a landmark Belt and Road project connecting Kunming to Vientiane, Laos in approximately 10 hours. It also serves the Kunming-Dali-Lijiang corridor, making it the jumping-off point for Yunnan's most popular tourist destinations.

The station complex includes waiting halls with capacity for thousands of passengers, food courts, convenience stores, and a connecting metro station. The surrounding Chenggong New District is a modern urban development area with universities and residential complexes.

Nearby Landmarks

Chenggong Wetland Park Yunnan University Chenggong Campus Dianchi Lake East Shore

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $10-15 (70-100 CNY)
Time 40-55 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Train (Metro Line 6 + Line 2 + Line 1)

Cost $1 (5 CNY)
Time 55 minutes
Frequency Every 8-12 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Metro Line 6 from airport to East Coach Station. Transfer to Line 2, then transfer again to Line 1 at Huanwencheng station to reach Kunming South Railway Station.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $10-15 (70-100 CNY) 40-55 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Train $1 (5 CNY) 55 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Metro Line 1 to Kunming South Railway Station operates until about 10:50 PM. For late-arriving flights, taxis via Didi cost approximately ¥110-140 ($15-20). Some travelers opt to stay at hotels near the airport or station when connections require very early morning departures. There are simple hotels within walking distance of the station.

Luggage Tips

Kunming South Railway Station has luggage security screening at all entrances, similar to airports. Keep luggage manageable as there is significant walking within the station. Coin-operated lockers and staffed luggage storage are available inside. When using metro, use elevators rather than escalators with heavy bags.

Accessibility

Kunming South Railway Station is modern with full accessibility features including elevators, accessible restrooms, and priority boarding channels. Metro Line 1 connecting to the station has elevators at all stops. Station staff can arrange wheelchair assistance with advance booking through 12306.cn or the 12306 app.