Which stations serve Kunming and Yanbian?

Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming; Yanbian serve Yanbian.

Kunming to Yanbian Train

昆明 → 盐边

Kunming to Yanbian takes between 2 hours 35 minutes and 3 hours by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 07:59 and the last at 08:11. 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 Yanbian. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D280	07:59Kunming	10:34Yanbian	2h35m
D281	07:59Kunming	10:34Yanbian	2h35m
D254	08:11Kunming	11:11Yanbian	3h

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

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Railway Stations in Kunming and Yanbian

Compare the railway stations used to reach Kunming and Yanbian. 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
Other railway station in Kunming
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4

Railway Stations in Yanbian

Yanbian盐边
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Kunming (昆明) to Yanbian (盐边)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	2 hours 35 minutes on D280 (07:59 to 10:34)
First train	07:59 D281 from Kunming
Last train	08:11 D254 from Kunming
Departure stations on timetable	Kunming
Arrival stations on timetable	Yanbian
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kunming to Yanbian train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Kunming and Yanbian.

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.