Which stations serve Beijing and Kunming?

Beijing, Beijing North, Beijingchaoyang, Beijingdaxing, Beijing East, Beijingfengtai, Beijing South, Beijingtongzhou, Beijing West serve Beijing; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Beijing to Kunming Train

北京 → 昆明

Beijing to Kunming takes between 10 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 51 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:05 and the last at 22:29. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Beijing and Kunming. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G307	07:05Beijing West	17:54Kunming South	10h49m
G979	09:15Beijing West	23:06Kunming South	13h51m
Z161	11:19Beijing West	22:02Kunming	10h43m
Z53	22:29Beijing West	10:36Kunming	12h07m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Beijing and Kunming

Compare the railway stations used to reach Beijing and Kunming. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Beijing

Beijing北京
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 2
Beijing North北京北
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 13
Beijing Chaoyang北京朝阳
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 3
Beijing Daxing北京大兴
Other railway station in Beijing
Beijing East北京东
Other railway station in Beijing
Beijing Fengtai北京丰台
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 10Metro Line 16
Beijing South北京南
Other railway station in Beijing
Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
Beijing TongZhou北京通州
Other railway station in Beijing
Beijing West北京西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 7Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Kunming

Kunming昆明
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Kunming South昆明南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Beijing (北京) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	10 hours 43 minutes on Z161 (11:19 to 22:02)
First train	07:05 G307 from Beijing West
Last train	22:29 Z53 from Beijing West
Departure stations on timetable	Beijing West
Arrival stations on timetable	Kunming South, Kunming
Train types in snapshot	G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Beijing to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 10h43m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Beijing and Kunming.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.