Which stations serve Kunming and Shanghai?

Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Kunming to Shanghai Train

昆明 → 上海

Kunming to Shanghai takes between 9 hours 35 minutes and 14 hours 22 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 07:12 and the last at 23:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1378	07:12Kunming South	19:18Shanghaihongqiao	12h06m
G1372	10:00Kunming South	22:12Shanghaihongqiao	12h12m
G202	10:45Kunming South	20:20Shanghaihongqiao	9h35m
G1374	11:48Kunming South	23:22Shanghaihongqiao	11h34m
K80	18:45Kunming	05:30Shanghaisongjiang	10h45m
T382	20:37Kunming	10:59Shanghaisongjiang	14h22m
K740	23:40Kunming	13:59Shanghaisongjiang	14h19m

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

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Railway Stations in Kunming and Shanghai

Compare the railway stations used to reach Kunming and Shanghai. 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 Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Kunming (昆明) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	9 hours 35 minutes on G202 (10:45 to 20:20)
First train	07:12 G1378 from Kunming South
Last train	23:40 K740 from Kunming
Departure stations on timetable	Kunming South, Kunming
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshot	G, K, T
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kunming to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Kunming and Shanghai.

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.