Which stations serve Hangzhou and Kunming?

Hangzhou, Hangzhou East, Hangzhou South, Hangzhou West serve Hangzhou; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Hangzhou to Kunming Train

杭州 → 昆明

Hangzhou to Kunming takes between 5 hours 29 minutes and 13 hours 41 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 07:16 and the last at 22:36. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1421	07:16Hangzhou East	19:08Kunming South	11h52m
G1397	08:19Hangzhou West	21:04Kunming South	12h45m
G1371	08:22Hangzhou East	19:03Kunming South	10h41m
G1379	09:29Hangzhou East	21:15Kunming South	11h46m
G1377	10:29Hangzhou East	21:46Kunming South	11h17m
G201	10:50Hangzhou East	19:35Kunming South	8h45m
G1391	11:35Hangzhou East	23:16Kunming South	11h41m
G1373	12:08Hangzhou East	23:24Kunming South	11h16m
K79	17:01Hangzhou South	05:13Kunming	12h12m
K739	17:45Hangzhou South	05:31Kunming	11h46m
T381	18:37Hangzhou South	08:18Kunming	13h41m
Z287	22:36Hangzhou	04:05Kunming	5h29m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Hangzhou and Kunming

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

Railway Stations in Hangzhou

Hangzhou杭州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 5
Hangzhou East杭州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6Metro Line 19
Hangzhou South杭州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 5
Hangzhou West杭州西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 3Metro Line 19

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	Hangzhou (杭州) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	5 hours 29 minutes on Z287 (22:36 to 04:05)
First train	07:16 G1421 from Hangzhou East
Last train	22:36 Z287 from Hangzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Hangzhou East, Hangzhou West, Hangzhou South, Hangzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Kunming South, Kunming
Train types in snapshot	G, K, T, Z
Reference fares	Business class from ¥2676.50, First class from ¥1313, Second class from ¥821, Soft sleeper from ¥704.50, Hard sleeper from ¥446.50, Hard seat from ¥263.50, No seat from ¥263.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Hangzhou to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Hangzhou 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.