Kunming to Lijiang Train

昆明 → 丽江

Kunming to Lijiang takes between 3 hours 29 minutes and 10 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 28 direct services, with the first train at 00:00 and the last at 21:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
28 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Y76600:00Kunming South10:45Lijiang10h45m
Y76700:00Kunming South10:45Lijiang10h45m
Y76600:30Kunming10:45Lijiang10h15m
Y76700:30Kunming10:45Lijiang10h15m
C44608:29Kunming12:27Lijiang3h58m
C44708:29Kunming12:27Lijiang3h58m
C11809:08Kunming12:53Lijiang3h45m
C11909:08Kunming12:53Lijiang3h45m
C45410:03Kunming South14:43Lijiang4h40m
C45510:03Kunming South14:43Lijiang4h40m
C8610:15Kunming13:44Lijiang3h29m
C8710:15Kunming13:44Lijiang3h29m
C45410:29Kunming14:43Lijiang4h14m
C45510:29Kunming14:43Lijiang4h14m
C45012:25Kunming16:15Lijiang3h50m
C45112:25Kunming16:15Lijiang3h50m
C63813:11Kunming16:46Lijiang3h35m
C63913:11Kunming16:46Lijiang3h35m
C39413:36Kunming South18:28Lijiang4h52m
C39513:36Kunming South18:28Lijiang4h52m
C39414:01Kunming18:28Lijiang4h27m
C39514:01Kunming18:28Lijiang4h27m
C64216:39Kunming21:06Lijiang4h27m
C64316:39Kunming21:06Lijiang4h27m
C45817:26Kunming22:00Lijiang4h34m
C45917:26Kunming22:00Lijiang4h34m
Y75221:34Kunming07:46Lijiang10h12m
Y75321:34Kunming07:46Lijiang10h12m

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

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Railway Stations in Kunming and Lijiang

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

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

Railway Stations in Lijiang

  • Lijiang丽江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteKunming (昆明) to Lijiang (丽江)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services28
Fastest journey3 hours 29 minutes on C86 (10:15 to 13:44)
First train00:00 Y767 from Kunming South
Last train21:34 Y753 from Kunming
Departure stations on timetableKunming South, Kunming
Arrival stations on timetableLijiang
Train types in snapshotY, C
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kunming to Lijiang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 28 direct services between Kunming and Lijiang.

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.